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Rescue Teams Search for People Trapped in Sikkim Tunnel Under Construction
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 08:03 AM
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Rescue operations are underway after several people are feared trapped inside an under‑construction tunnel in Sikkim.
Rescue teams have been dispatched to a tunnel under construction in the Indian state of Sikkim after reports that several workers may be trapped inside.
The tunnel, part of a larger infrastructure project, was reportedly under active excavation when the incident occurred.
Authorities are coordinating with local police and emergency services to locate and evacuate any trapped personnel.
At present, the exact number of affected individuals remains unknown, and officials have urged calm while rescue efforts continue.
The tunnel, part of a larger infrastructure project, was reportedly under active excavation when the incident occurred.
Authorities are coordinating with local police and emergency services to locate and evacuate any trapped personnel.
At present, the exact number of affected individuals remains unknown, and officials have urged calm while rescue efforts continue.