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Two dead, one critically injured as boulders tumble onto vehicle in Mangan, Sikkim
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:10 AM
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Two people were killed and a woman sustained serious injuries when falling rocks struck a vehicle on a road in Mangan, Sikkim.
A vehicle travelling on a road in Mangan, Sikkim, was hit by a sudden cascade of boulders. The impact crushed the vehicle, killing two occupants on the spot. A woman inside the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the nearest hospital for emergency care.
Local police and emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene to secure the area and assist the injured. The incident prompted authorities to close the affected stretch of road temporarily while debris was cleared and safety checks were carried out.
Preliminary reports suggest that the rockfall was triggered by recent heavy rainfall in the region, a common hazard in the hilly terrain of Sikkim. Officials have advised motorists to exercise caution and avoid the area until it is declared safe.
The investigation into the exact cause of the landslide is ongoing, with the district administration monitoring weather conditions and coordinating relief efforts for the victims' families.
Local police and emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene to secure the area and assist the injured. The incident prompted authorities to close the affected stretch of road temporarily while debris was cleared and safety checks were carried out.
Preliminary reports suggest that the rockfall was triggered by recent heavy rainfall in the region, a common hazard in the hilly terrain of Sikkim. Officials have advised motorists to exercise caution and avoid the area until it is declared safe.
The investigation into the exact cause of the landslide is ongoing, with the district administration monitoring weather conditions and coordinating relief efforts for the victims' families.