Seven dead in India tunnel collapse during landslide
At least seven people died when a tunnel flooded and partially collapsed during the construction of a hydroelectric project in India's Uttarakhand state, according to Indian media on Friday.
Consensus
- Seven people died in the incident.
- The incident occurred in Uttarakhand, India.
- The event took place during the construction of a hydroelectric project.
- A landslide caused water and debris to flood the tunnel.
- Twenty-two workers were trapped in the tunnel.
- Rescue operations were underway.
- At least 19 people were rescued.
- Three people remained missing after the incident.
- The incident occurred on the evening of August 13.
- Monsoon rains contributed to the landslide.
Points of divergence
- Seven people died, and 12 were hospitalized. — interfax
- Fourteen people were injured. — kommersant
- The tunnel partially collapsed. — interfax
- Mountain flows carried workers into the structure. — kommersant
- Two workers were unaccounted for after the incident. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Seven people died when a tunnel in India was flooded and partially collapsed — Интерфакс
- Seven people died when a landslide occurred in northern India — Коммерсантъ