A portion of the tunnel roof at Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. The accident occurred due to a sudden leakage of water and soil. Rescue operations are ongoing with help from the National Disaster Response Force and Army teams being mobilized.
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