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Methane gas explosion at NHPC tunnel in Sikkim results in ten fatalities
The HinduLO·IN·2 days ago
Investigators suspect a methane gas pocket trapped within rock strata triggered a fatal explosion at an NHPC tunnel site in Namchi, Sikkim. The incident highlights geological risks in Himalayan tunneling projects, though the exact mechanism of ignition remains under technical review.
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