A tense rescue operation is in progress as parts of a road tunnel collapsed in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand, trapping 40 construction workers. The incident occurred on Sunday when a landslide struck the construction site, triggering a widespread search for the missing crew.

Overnight, police confirmed that all workers are safe, having been supplied with essential provisions such as oxygen and water. Officer Prashant Kumar reported that rescuers successfully established contact with the trapped individuals, providing a glimmer of hope in the challenging situation.

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