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Video | 12 Bodies Recovered From Collapsed Sikkim Tunnel, Rescue Ops Continue

Asphyxiation and burn injuries could be the reason for the death of the labourers who were working in a tunnel under construction, which collapsed two days ago in Sikkim’s Namchi district, indicated the postmortem report of one of the victims. The body of one more worker was recovered from the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower…

Sikkim Tunnel Collapse: One Dead, 27 Workers Still Feared Trapped As Gas Leak Slows Rescue

DainikNews Live Admin2 days ago07 mins

Last Updated:July 21, 2026, 04:26 IST Rescue efforts have been further complicated by a methane gas leak triggered by the landslide, making it difficult for emergency teams to access the tunnel safely. The incident took place at the Samardung tunnel, where a massive landslide blocked the entrance on Monday afternoon, cutting off workers inside. At…