The death toll from a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India has risen to 25 after the bodies of the remaining 13 trapped workers were recovered, according to Sky News.
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Key facts
- The death toll from the tunnel collapse has risen to 25, according to Sky News.
- The bodies of the remaining 13 trapped workers have been recovered.
- The disaster occurred at a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India.
The death toll from a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India has risen to 25 after rescue teams recovered the bodies of the remaining 13 workers who had been trapped inside, according to Sky News.
The workers had been trapped following the collapse of the tunnel, which was part of a hydropower project. Sky News reported that the recovery of the final bodies has raised the confirmed death toll to 25.
Further details about the cause of the collapse and the timeline of the rescue operation were not provided in the report.
Why it matters
The recovery of all 25 workers' bodies marks the conclusion of the search operation at the site. Further information on the circumstances of the collapse has not yet been reported.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the India tunnel disaster?
According to Sky News, the death toll has risen to 25.
Were all the trapped workers found?
Yes, Sky News reported that the bodies of the remaining 13 trapped workers were recovered.
What type of tunnel collapsed?
The disaster involved a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India, according to Sky News.
Timeline
- 25 dead in India tunnel disaster as more bodies recovered
Sky News: The bodies of the remaining 13 workers trapped inside a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India have been found – as the death toll rises to 25.