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Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Traps 27
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 08:17 AM
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A rescue operation is underway in Sikkim where 27 workers are trapped in a tunnel after landslides. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of workers in such projects.
A tunnel in Sikkim has collapsed due to landslides, trapping 27 workers inside. The rescue teams are working to reach the trapped workers. The incident highlights the risks faced by workers in construction projects in hilly and remote areas. The cause of the landslide is not yet clear, but it is believed to be related to the heavy rainfall in the region.