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A collision between two worker trains in a tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Uttarakhand resulted in over 60 injuries during a shift change on December 30, 2025. Emergency response teams transported 42 injured workers to the district hospital, with several sustaining fractures. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident, focusing on potential signalling errors, and the state government announced compensation and plans for a safety task force.