An emergency expert has been internationally applauded after freeing dozens of trapped underground employees.
Arnold Dix earned a prime ministerial commendation for rescuing 41 stranded workers from the collapsed Char Dam tunnel.
The Monbulk underground expert with mining headlamps played a key role in drilling 260 metres through obstructing debris and pushing large pipes through for evacuation. The process took six days party due to damaged bearings, which had to be fabricated before work could continue.
“We cannot go fast and risk a second disaster. This situation is extremely dangerous and we must be extremely careful,” he said according to Reuters.
Anthony Albanese congratulated Dix on ensuring everyone exited the structure without any known injuries or deaths.
“A wonderful achievement by Indian authorities. Proud that Australian professor Arnold Dix played a role on the ground,” the PM said on Twitter.
An emergency expert has been internationally applauded after freeing dozens of trapped underground employees.
Arnold Dix earned a prime ministerial commendation for rescuing 41 stranded workers from the collapsed Char Dam tunnel.
The Monbulk underground expert with mining headlamps played a key role in drilling 260 metres through obstructing debris and pushing large pipes through for evacuation. The process took six days party due to damaged bearings, which had to be fabricated before work could continue.
“We cannot go fast and risk a second disaster. This situation is extremely dangerous and we must be extremely careful,” he said according to Reuters.
Anthony Albanese congratulated Dix on ensuring everyone exited the structure without any known injuries or deaths.
“A wonderful achievement by Indian authorities. Proud that Australian professor Arnold Dix played a role on the ground,” the PM said on Twitter.