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Gas Explosion Traps Workers in Himalayan Tunnel | Odessa News
A deadly gas explosion in a Himalayan hydropower tunnel in Sikkim, India, has killed at least 11 people and left 14 missing, with rescue teams struggling amid toxic gases and unstable rock. The blast, likely caused by methane buildup in the seismically active region near the China border, trapped 27 people—including six company officials who rushed to help. Survivors described a deafening explosion before the tunnel collapsed, underscoring the extreme dangers of construction in India’s volatile mountain terrain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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