An avalanche struck a highway construction site near India's border with China in the Chamoli region, trapping 55 workers under snow. The incident resulted in at least four fatalities while rescue operations continued over the following day. As of Saturday, rescuers had saved 50 victims, but five workers remain unaccounted for. Army and rescue teams face significant challenges due to heavy snowfall and difficult terrain. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed that some injured workers received treatment at Army facilities as efforts to safely recover the workers persist amid harsh weather conditions.
The avalanche hit the Mana Pass area in Uttarakhand, trapping 55 workers under the snow, with rescue teams continuously battling harsh weather conditions to save lives.
By Saturday, rescuers managed to pull out 50 people, yet tragically four lost their lives from injuries, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced in the mountainous region.
Senior official Chandrashekhar Vashistha confirmed that while efforts focused on rescuing the trapped workers, many suffered serious injuries, necessitating urgent medical attention.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated the government is prioritizing the extraction of remaining workers, underscoring the critical nature of the rescue operations.
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