Chile-like rescue in Bengal 21 years ago
- Metal sheets beaten into a capsule to save 64 miners trapped 380ft underground for 4 days
Mahabir Colliery (Ranigunj), Oct. 18: A coal pit accident leaves 64 miners trapped hundreds of feet underground and inches from a watery grave, and a poor nation swings into action.
Six holes are drilled and walkie-talkie sets lowered along with food and water.
Publication Date:
19/10/2010