Eight road construction workers died after becoming trapped under an avalanche in northern India, the Indian Army said on Sunday. Rescuers operating in several feet of snow evacuated 46 other workers.

At least four workers have died after an avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with Tibet, Indian army said Saturday.

The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.

At least 41 construction workers were trapped after the large group was swept away by an avalanche near India’s border with Tibet on Friday, officials said.

Officials in India say more than 40 construction workers are missing after an avalanche hit their camp in Uttarakhand state.

The death toll from an avalanche in northern India climbed to seven on Sunday as survivors recalled their dramatic rescue after hours buried under the snow and debris.

The death toll from an avalanche in northern India climbed to five on Sunday as survivors recalled their dramatic rescue after hours buried under the snow and debris.

Indian rescuers hurried in sub-zero temperatures Sunday to dig out four missing workers presumed buried by an avalanche in a remote border area, with snowfall increasing the risk of more

Officials say at least 25 construction workers are trapped after a large group of them was swept away by an avalanche near India’s border with Tibet.

At least four workers have died after an avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with Tibet, the Indian army said Saturday. The incident took place near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday.

A massive search and rescue mission is underway after dozens of workers became trapped or missing after a massive avalanche in India on Wednesday.

Heavy snowfall triggered the avalanche last Friday in the Himalayas.