Firefighters rescue nine persons trapped in the middle of Vellar in Perambalur district
Firefighters in Perambalur district successfully rescued nine people trapped on a vehicle in the middle of the Vellar river following a sudden rise in water levels. The two-hour operation utilized ropes and life buoys to ensure the safety of all individuals.
Why it matters
Highlights the effectiveness of local emergency services during flash flood events caused by heavy rain.
Firefighters rescue nine persons trapped in the middle of Vellar in Perambalur district left Firefighters rescuing a person using rope from the Vellar in Perambalur district on Sunday. Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/jk6uqj/article71623297.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG-20261025-WA0122.jpg The rescue operation that started soon after the crack of dawn lasted nearly two hours PERAMBALUR In a swift operation, a team of firefighters rescued nine persons who got trapped in the sudden rise in water level in the Vellar near Labbaikudikadu in Perambalur district after heavy rain in the catchment areas on Sunday. The rescue operation lasted nearly two hours soon after the crack of dawn when the firefighters armed with necessary paraphernalia managed to rescue the nine persons one after the other using manila ropes and life buoys. The fire station at Veppur in Perambalur district received information around 5 a.m.
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