10 trapped as under construction tunnel collapses in Ramban

10 trapped as under construction tunnel collapses in Ramban

Two rescued, hospitalized

Press Trust of Kashmir | Srinagar : An under construction tunnel coming up along Jammu—Srinagar national highway at Khoni Nallah Makerkote in Ramban district of Jammu region collapsed.

An official said that at least 10 workers are feared to be trapped under the debris as tunnel at Khoni Nallah Makerkote area of Ramban district has collapsed.

As many as two workers have been rescued and were taken to a hospital for treatment, while many others are missing,” they said, adding that the workers who are trapped and rescued there belong to SARLA company.

Rescue operation is underway since last nine hours, however, so far no more labour has been rescued, he said, adding that rescue operation is underway in the area.

Meanwhile, traffic on national highway has been suspended, he added.:-PTK.