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At least 4 construction workers killed after avalanche in India

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The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.

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Deutsche Welle
India: At least 25 trapped after Himalayan avalanche – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 27, 2025
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A large construction crew working on a highway in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand was swept away by an avalanche. Rescue teams are working to locate the missing workers.
Al Jazeera
Avalanche traps 42 workers under snow near India-Tibet border (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 27, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Strong winds and blocked roads hinder rescue mission for 42 workers caught in Uttarakhand avalanche.
CBS News
India avalanche sweeps away construction workers in Uttarakhand state, leaving dozens missing (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 27, 2025
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Officials in India say more than 40 construction workers are missing after an avalanche hit their camp in Uttarakhand state.
CBS News
At least 4 construction workers killed after avalanche in India (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.
WSVN Miami
At least 25 workers are trapped by an avalanche in northern India - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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LUCKNOW, India (AP) — An avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with Tibet on Friday, injuring
Deutsche Welle
India avalanche: 4 dead, search for missing continues – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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Rescue crews are battling heavy snowfall and poor visibility in the search for survivors after an avalanche near India's border with Tibet. Dozens of construction workers were initially buried under the snow.
New York Post
At least 4 construction workers killed in avalanche in northern India (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 28, 2025
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A deadly avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with Tibet.
Al Jazeera
At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 28, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Rescue operation still under way after avalanche in Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, trapped dozens of workers.