Nagarkurnool district Collector sought the help of South Central Railway (SCR) to help in the rescue operation by clearing the debris of steel and iron, which has been hindering the rescue works at the site
The tunnel roof collapse was caused by a sudden rush of water and loose soil, severely complicating rescue efforts. Despite the tireless efforts of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Indian Army, the survival prospects for the trapped workers seem grim.
Rama Rao took to X, criticising Revanth Reddy for his frequent visits to Delhi. He stated that even as eight workers lay trapped inside the tunnel and the remaining workers struggling without salaries for three months, the Chief Minister had shown little concern
