Toxic Gases Hinder Rescue Efforts in South Sikkim Tunnel Blast

Toxic gases are significantly slowing down rescue operations following a tunnel blast in South Sikkim, where the death toll has reached at least 13. The hazardous conditions are impeding efforts to recover victims and secure the site.

22 Jul, 13:34 — 22 Jul, 13:34

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Toxic gases slow rescue ops in South Sikkim tunnel blast, toll reaches 15

Rescuers battled methane, carbon monoxide, mud and darkness as the death toll in the south Sikkim tunnel explosion rose to 15, with 12 workers still missing.

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Toxic gases slow rescue ops in South Sikkim tunnel blast, toll reaches 15

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