India tunnel blast kills 10 workers, leaves at least 15 trapped
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A tunnel blast at a hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killed 10 workers and left at least 15 trapped. The explosion, suspected to be caused by a methane gas leak, occurred on Monday at a state-owned National Hydroelectric Power Corp (NHPC) project on the Teesta river in Samardung village. Authorities confirmed the deaths and are working to rescue the trapped workers. The incident highlights safety concerns in underground construction projects.
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NHPC is a major state-owned power company.
The blast occurred on Monday.
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Fifteen workers are feared trapped after the blast.
South China Morning Post- NHPC is a major state-owned power company.
- Project on the Teesta river is part of India's energy infrastructure.
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Fifteen workers are feared trapped after the blast.
South China Morning PostThe blast was caused by a suspected methane gas leak.
South China Morning PostDistrict official Subash Ghimirey provided information about the incident.
South China Morning PostTen workers were killed in a tunnel blast at a hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India.
South China Morning PostThe blast occurred on Monday.
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