Uttarakhand: Major accident in Joshimath, mountain collapsed at THDC site near Helang, 8 workers injured

Big news is coming from Chamoli. A large part of the mountain suddenly broke and came down above the dam site of HCC, a subsidiary company of THDC hydroelectric project, near Helang in Joshimath. Four workers working there are said to be injured in the accident.

Mountain cracked at THDC site near Helang
The accident is said to have happened on Saturday. According to the information received, the accident is said to have happened near Helang. The mountain suddenly cracked and came down above the dam site of HCC, a subsidiary company of THDC hydroelectric project. During the accident, 200 workers were working at the dam site. Till the time of writing the news, 8 workers are reported to have been injured in the accident. The rescue team reached the spot as soon as the information of the accident was received. All the injured have been rescued and taken to the hospital.

The condition of two workers is critical
Regarding the accident, Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari said that 8 people have been injured in the incident. 4 injured have been admitted to THDC hospital for treatment. While 2 seriously injured are being treated at Swami Vivekanand Hospital Pipalkoti. One person is being given plastering treatment at Pipalkoti itself. While 1 seriously injured has been referred to Medical College Srinagar.