6 workers feared trapped as section of roof in SLBC tunnel project collapses in Telangana; PM Modi calls CM Reddy, assures aid

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Feb 22, 2025, 19:32 IST

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At least six to eight workers are feared trapped following a roof collapse in the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district. Authorities, including the state irrigation minister and officials, are en route to the site to coordinate rescue and relief operations.

6 workers feared trapped as section of roof in SLBC tunnel project collapses in Telangana; PM Modi calls CM Reddy, assures aid

Under construction stretch of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal.

NEW DELHI: At least six workers were feared trapped when a section of a roof collapsed in the under construction stretch of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Saturday, police said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy regarding the rescue operation at the SLBC tunnel. He assured full support and assistance in the ongoing efforts to save the trapped personnel.
The assessment team from the construction company has also entered the site for evaluation and verification.
Six to eight workers are feared trapped as per information given by the company engaged in the work, a senior police official said.

"The incident occurred when some workers had gone inside as part of the work when roof collapsed at 12-13 kms inside the tunnel," the official said.
The chief minister's office issued a statement indicating injuries to some individuals, without specifying the exact number.
Reddy, instructed the district Collector, Superintendent of police and other officials to proceed to the accident site to coordinate relief operations.
Following the chief minister's instructions, state irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, government adviser on irrigation Adityanath Das and additional irrigation officials departed for the location via special helicopter.
Union coal minister G Kishan Reddy expressed his concern about the accident, sought details about its cause, and directed officials to rescue the trapped individuals.
His office released a statement indicating he had also requested proper medical care for any injured persons.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Six to eight workers feared trapped after SLBC tunnel roof collapsed in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district.
Incident occurred 12-13 km inside the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel on Saturday.
CM Revanth Reddy directed officials to oversee relief efforts; ministers sent via special helicopter.
Union minister Kishan Reddy sought details, urged swift rescue, and ensured medical aid for the injured.
Construction company’s assessment team entered the site for evaluation and verification of damage.

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