China News Service, Zhuhai, July 20 (Reporter Deng Yuanwen) On the morning of the 20th, Zhuhai City held the sixth press conference to report the latest rescue progress on the "7·15" flooding accident of the Shijingshan Tunnel in Zhuhai.
According to reports, after days of continuous search and rescue, so far, rescuers have searched for a total of 3 trapped people in the tunnel, all of whom have been killed.
The press conference that day was released by Zhuhai Mayor Huang Zhihao. Upon suggestion, the people at the press conference collectively paid tribute to the victims of the "7·15" flooding accident in the Shijingshan Tunnel.
Rescuers searched and rescued in the Shijingshan Tunnel.
Photo by Lin Zhenyi
Huang Zhihao introduced that in the past six days, 46 rescue teams, more than 2,500 rescuers from brother provinces and cities in Zhuhai, as well as more than 350 sets of large-scale equipment and more than 200 rescue vehicles have been involved in rescue operations.
As of 8 am on the 20th, the rescue operation surface has advanced 856.1 meters into the tunnel, 303.9 meters from the trapped point, and the overall water level in the tunnel has dropped by 16.5 meters.
Rescuers conduct drainage rescue in the tunnel.
Photo by Lin Zhenyi
Huang Zhihao said that at present, search and rescue work is still in progress against time.
Next, continue to make rescue as the primary task, and try to search and rescue other trapped persons in the shortest time possible.
At the same time, we will do a good job in the aftermath and comfort, fully consider the emotions and needs of the families of the victims and the families of the trapped, continue to strengthen psychological counseling and humanistic care, and provide services such as life security with heart and emotion.
In addition, it will fully assist the Guangdong Provincial Investigation Team to conduct accident investigations, find out the cause of the accident, and give the society an explanation.
In addition, we have learned lessons and inferred from one another, conducted in-depth investigation and remediation of potential safety hazards, strictly implemented safety production responsibilities, firmly held the bottom line of safety, and ensured the safety of people's lives and property.
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