REGIONAL

Portion of under-construction tunnel collapses in Ramban

By News Desk

December 18, 2022

A portion of an under-construction tunnel on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Marog Ramban district has collapsed, while no loss of life was reported.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the portion of new tunnel-1 collapsed last evening.

He said the tunnel is part of four-lane project of the highway and almost a 2-3 meter portion has collapsed.

“The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) officials have reached the spot. However, no loss of life has been reported in the incident,” he said—(KNO)