In the images, recorded with an endoscopic camera placed through a thin pipe through which oxygen, food and water are being supplied to the workers, the 41 men are seen looking exhausted and anxious.
For the first time since the accident, rescue teams They could see in images the 41 trapped workers due to the collapse ten days ago of a tunnel under construction in the northern India.
In the images, recorded with a endoscopic camera placed through a thin pipe for which it is being supplied oxygen, food and water to the workersyou see the 41 men looking exhausted and anxious.
“We will get you out safely, don’t worry”rescue teams are heard saying to the trapped men according to images released by local authorities.
Excavating machines have been removing earth and debris from the collapsed tunnel in the state since November 12.northern Uttarakhand, in the Himalayasreported the AFP news agency.
But rescue efforts are progressing slowly, affected by falling debris and repeated breakdowns of drilling machines.
Before placing the camera, the rescue teams communicated with the trapped men by radio
“All workers are completely safe”said the chief minister of the state of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, it’s a statement.
“We try with all our strength to ensure that they come out safe and sound soon.”he added.
Dhami He said he had spoken with him Prime Minister Narendra Modiwho told him that rescuing the workers was “the top priority.”
Source: Ambito
