WORLDJul 22 · 16:49 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSAssociated Press

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

Toxic gas and water are hindering rescue efforts for 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India's Sikkim state after a methane gas explosion killed 12 workers. Survivors described escaping during the blast, while rescuers struggle with hazardous conditions.

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Gandura OraonpersonAnupama TamlingpersonTeesta hydroelectric projectorganizationSikkimplaceTeesta River basinplacemethane gastopicMeghalaya stateplaceUttarakhand stateplace

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WORLDJul 22 · 07:51 UTC
Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel
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Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel
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A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing