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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Eight killed after inhaling toxic gas in 150-year-old well

At least 8 men died after inhaling fumes in an old well in Madhya Pradesh, India - (Aaj Tak/YouTube screengrab)

Eight people died in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning a nearly 150-year-old well.

They were trying to clean the well at Kondawat village in Khandwa district for an idol immersion ritual ahead of Gangaur, a Hindu festival celebrating the deity Gauri on 4 April.

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