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Two Escape, Six Officials Trapped as Breath Gear Limits Rescue

7/22/2026

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A suspected methane gas explosion collapsed part of the tunnel at the Teesta hydroelectric project, killing 12 and leaving 13 missing.
Anupama Tamling said 21 laborers were inside, two escaped, and six power-company officials who entered later became trapped.
NDRF official Nitin Kumar said rescuers used breathing gear that limited underground work to 15 minutes.
Rescue crews recovered 12 bodies on Tuesday while searching for the 13 people still trapped.

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A suspected methane gas explosion collapsed part of the tunnel at the Teesta hydroelectric project, killing 12 and leaving 13 missing.
Anupama Tamling said 21 laborers were inside, two escaped, and six power-company officials who entered later became trapped.
NDRF official Nitin Kumar said rescuers used breathing gear that limited underground work to 15 minutes.
Rescue crews recovered 12 bodies on Tuesday while searching for the 13 people still trapped.