27 trapped in Sikkim tunnel landslide
Synopsis Twenty-seven workers are trapped inside a Sikkim tunnel after a landslide blocked its entrance. Rescue operations are complicated by a suspected gas leak, affecting
Synopsis Twenty-seven workers are trapped inside a Sikkim tunnel after a landslide blocked its entrance. Rescue operations are complicated by a suspected gas leak, affecting personnel.
Specialized teams are using protective gear to navigate the narrow and poorly visible tunnel. The incident occurred Monday afternoon during construction for the Teesta Stage
VI Hydroelectric Project. Authorities are prioritizing the rescue and will investigate the cause later.
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