Landslide near Wayanad tunnel construction site leaves multiple dead and missing
A landslide at the Wayanad tunnel construction site in Kerala resulted in fatalities, injuries, and a large number of missing persons, with authorities and officials responding to the disaster.
A landslide occurred near the Wayanad tunnel construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district.
Reports differ on the death toll. Western outlets reported that the landslide killed one person, while Indian outlets reported three deaths. Deutsche Welle (dw) stated that one person was killed, and the Times of India reported three deaths.
Injuries were also reported. Deutsche Welle said at least seven people were injured, whereas the Times of India described the number injured as several. Officials told Deutsche Welle that more than 10 people could be trapped under the debris. The Times of India added that rescue operations were ongoing for those still missing after the mudslide near Meenakshi Bridge. EtvBharat.com reported that 206 individuals remain missing in Wayanad and that 215 bodies have been recovered, including 87 women, 98 men and 30 children.
The state government alleged that contractors ignored repeated safety warnings regarding excavated soil, according to the Times of India. An expert cited by The Hindu said clearance for the Wayanad tunnel road project was given without conducting detailed geological and hydrological studies. Opposition leaders, also reported by the Times of India, are calling for a thorough investigation into potential criminal negligence.
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