Chamoli, Aug. 14 -- 12 have been rescued, seven bodies recovered, while three remain missing in the Chamoli tunnel collapse incident, said NDRF DIG Mohsen Shahedi on Friday.

Rescue efforts are underway to evacuate the remaining three people trapped inside the THDC tunnel. Teams from the NDRF, SDRF, State Police, CISF, ITBP and the District Administration are present at the spot. However, continuous rainfall is making the rescue operation difficult, with the water level inside the tunnel also rising.

Speaking to ANI, DIG Mohsen Shahedi said, "The accident occurred yesterday evening, following which various agencies, including the NDRF, launched immediate rescue operations. Of the 22 people involved, 12 have been rescued, and seven bodies...