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4 Die After Inhaling Toxic Gas Inside Well in Gaya, Bihar
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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Four people lost their lives after inhaling toxic gas inside a well in Gaya, Bihar, authorities say.
Four individuals died after inhaling toxic gas inside a well located in the city of Gaya in Bihar. Rescue teams were called to the site after reports of a sudden collapse in the well. The victims were found inside the well, and attempts to extract them were hampered by the presence of poisonous gases. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the gas build‑up and have urged caution around abandoned wells. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures in rural water sources across the state.