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Sikkim Tunnel Collapse: 13 Bodies Recovered, 5 Still Missing
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🗓 24 Jul 2026, 10:04 AM
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Rescue teams in Sikkim have recovered 13 bodies after a tunnel collapse that has left five people missing.
Rescue teams operating in the Indian state of Sikkim have recovered 13 bodies following a tunnel collapse that has left five people missing.
The incident, which occurred in a tunnel within the state, prompted a rapid response from local authorities and emergency services.
Officials confirmed that the recovered bodies were transported to a nearby medical facility for identification.
Investigators are continuing search operations to locate the missing individuals and determine the cause of the collapse.
The incident has raised concerns about tunnel safety and infrastructure maintenance in the region.
The incident, which occurred in a tunnel within the state, prompted a rapid response from local authorities and emergency services.
Officials confirmed that the recovered bodies were transported to a nearby medical facility for identification.
Investigators are continuing search operations to locate the missing individuals and determine the cause of the collapse.
The incident has raised concerns about tunnel safety and infrastructure maintenance in the region.