Rescue operations are on as more people are feared trapped inside the mine, police say.

At least 16 labourers died in a Meghalaya illegal coal mine explosion, with several others feared trapped and rescue efforts underway.

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Rescue operations are on as more people are feared trapped inside the mine, police say.

Death toll in Meghalaya coal mine blast rises to 25 as seven more bodies are recovered during ongoing search operations.

Search and rescue operations continue in Meghalaya following a deadly coal mine blast that left 25 dead and many missing.

Meghalaya coal mine blast death toll rises to 27 as search continues for missing individuals; two suspects arrested.