JOURNAL ARTICLE

After 17 Days, 41 Construction Workers Trapped in a Tunnel in India Are Rescued.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Burga, Solcyre; Syed, Armani 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the successful rescue of 41 construction workers who were trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Northern India for 17 days following a collapse. Rescuers used manual drilling techniques to reach the workers after initial machinery failures delayed the operation. The workers, primarily young migrant laborers from various Indian states, survived on limited food supplies and were eventually extracted safely, receiving a warm welcome from officials upon their release. Health facilities were prepared to care for the workers, who are reported to be in fair health after their ordeal. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/11, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Construction and Building
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:173881858
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