SLBC Tunnel Collapse: Minister Jupally says four trapped persons likely to be brought out on Sunday

The Minister made it clear that there was a 99 per cent chance that those trapped inside were no longer alive. However, he did not completely rule out the possibility of survival.

Hyderabad: The location of all the eight persons trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel was identified with the use of sophisticated machinery engaged as part of the rescue operations, Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said.

Talking to media persons here on Saturday, Krishna Rao said efforts were underway to rescue four of the trapped individuals by Sunday evening. However, it may take an additional two days to bring out the remaining four.

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The Minister made it clear that there was a 99 per cent chance that those trapped inside were no longer alive. However, he did not completely rule out the possibility of survival.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy arrived at the site by helicopter in the morning but avoided talking to media persons. The rescue teams continued their efforts to reach out to the trapped individuals.