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WORLDJul 22 · 07:56 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

Toxic gas and water buildup are hindering rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India's Sikkim state, following a methane gas explosion that killed 12 workers. The incident occurred at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in a seismically active region prone to tunneling risks due to fragile rock formations and trapped gases.

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