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WORLDJul 23 · 11:59 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITWasbir Hussain, Associated Press

Death toll in India hydropower tunnel disaster rises to 25 as rescue effort ends

The death toll in India's hydropower tunnel disaster rose to 25 after rescuers recovered the last 13 trapped workers following a gas explosion. The incident occurred at the Teesta Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim, caused by methane gas buildup, with rescue efforts hampered by toxic conditions. A high-level committee was formed to investigate and recommend safety measures.

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