Madhya Pradesh: Race to save four workers after tunnel in Katni caves in

JABALPUR: Nine labourers were trapped after an under-construction tunnel under Narmada river collapsed in

Katni

’s

Sleemanabad

area on Saturday night. Five labourers have been rescued as of now, four are still trapped.




“A machine malfunctioned and the tunnel caved in when labourers went to check it. Nine were trapped, five of whom have been rescued. Four are still trapped. Rescue operations are on,” said

Katni SP

Sunil Kumar Jain. Sources said the accident happened around 8pm. Collector

Priyank Mishra

and the SP rushed to the spot.

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been apprised of the incident. He is in touch with the SDERF and district administration team.

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