Rescue teams race against time to save 8 trapped workers in Nagarkurnool. Workers who survived the mishap remain hopeful for the safe return of their colleagues. More updates at republicworld.com.

On Saturday, a three-meter section of the roof of an under-construction stretch of the SLBC tunnel caved in at the 14 km mark near Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana.

Telangana SLBC Tunnel Collapse Rescue Live Updates: "Ventilation and lighting till the last 50 metres is adequate but the real challenge is the area beyond. We are not in a position to disturb the collapsed area,