Dozens found alive in metal containers after India avalanche
They survived as the containers had enough oxygen to sustain them during a days-long rescue, said officials.
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Four dead and several missing after India avalanche
A rescue operation is under way after the avalanche swept away road construction workers in the village of Mana.BBC News - 2d -
Dozens of workers missing after avalanche sweeps away their camp
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At least 41 workers are trapped after being swept away by an avalanche in northern India
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India avalanche kills at least 4 construction workers
The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.CBS News - 2d -
At least 4 construction workers are killed in an avalanche in northern India
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