Collapse inside underground tunnel in Samnanger triggers evacuation but no injuries
Police received a report of a tunnel collapse in Samnanger during construction, with a sinkhole forming but no one hurt.
A sinkhole opened inside an underground tunnel where construction work was underway in Samnanger, Vestland. Operatives confirmed that no persons were injured. Four workers left a nearby work shelter on their own, and a container of dynamite was partially buried in the hole. Authorities deem nearby homes safe and have established a 50-metre safety perimeter.
Why it matters
It shows how construction accidents can pose safety risks and require swift emergency response.
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