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12 dead, 13 still trapped after suspected methane explosion in Sikkim tunnel; toll may rise

The deceased included migrant workers from West Bengal, Punjab, Assam and Uttarakhand, a senior official said.

Hindustan Times 4 newsrooms Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:42
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