Rescued Tunnel Workers Airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh for Medical Check-Up

Uttarkashi: The 41 workers rescued from the collapsed under-construction Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand were airlifted to AIIMS-Rishikesh on Wednesday for their thorough medical check-up. They were transported in a Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force.

They were evacuated from the collapsed tunnel on Tuesday evening following a 17-day-long rescue operation.

As per reports, the rescued workers will be first taken to the trauma ward of the AIIMS-Rishikesh and later they will be shifted to the disaster ward for a detailed medical examination of their health parameters.

The disaster ward of AIIMS-Rishikesh with 100 beds has all facilities to attend to the needs of the rescued workers.