Assam, Coal Mine

3 Believed Dead as Rescue Workers Race to Save 9 Men Trapped in Flooded Coal Mine: Reports
Three people are believed to have died after nine men became trapped in a coal mine in India’s north-eastern Assam state. Authorities told Reuters on Tuesday, Jan. 7, that rescuers had worked throughout the night to save the miners. Per the BBC, the men became trapped when the mine they were working on became flooded with water.
At least 3 men trapped in Assam mine dead, rescuers continue desperate bid to save 6 others
Because of the remote location, rescue operations had not picked up in full swing on Monday, with teams from the National Disaster Relief Force.
Assam coal mine tragedy: Three dead as floods trap miners, rescuers race against time
Three workers have been confirmed dead in the Assam coal mine disaster, while rescue operations continue to free the others trapped, with teams from the Army, NDRF, SDRF, and Navy divers actively involved.
Several miners trapped in coal mine in India's Assam
Several miners are feared trapped inside a coal mine in a remote area in the north-east Indian state of Assam and the state has requested the army's assistance in rescue operations, authorities said on Monday.
Rescuers search for workers trapped in flooded coal mine in India’s Assam state
At least nine workers remained trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state, officials said Tuesday, as authorities summoned the army to help in the rescue operation.
India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine
Rescuers in India are racing against time to bring out miners trapped inside a coal mine in the north-eastern state of Assam.
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