Chamoli: Dozens of workers were injured in the Indian state of Uttarakhand after two locomotive trains collided inside an under-construction hydroelectric project site, officials said. The incident took place at the site of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Chamoli district, when two locomotives used for transporting workers inside the tunnel collided with each other, the Uttarakhand chief minister's office stated on US social media company X.
According to Anadolu Agency, at the time of the incident, 109 laborers were present inside the tunnel. The office reported that around 88 workers were taken to hospital, treated, and sent back home. Additionally, it was noted that 21 laborers did not sustain any injuries and returned home directly from the incident site.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that instructions have been given to provide adequate medical facilities to all the injured and to refer them to higher medical centers as needed. Indian Railways, in a statement, mentioned that the incident occurred due to local trolley transportation arrangements in Chamoli.