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Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Claims 10 Lives, 15 Trapped; Rescue Hampered by Heavy Rain
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 07:18 PM
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A tunnel collapse in Sikkim has resulted in 10 fatalities and left 15 people trapped, with rescue operations delayed by persistent rainfall.
A tunnel collapse in the Indian state of Sikkim has killed 10 people and trapped 15 others, according to local authorities. Rescue teams are working to reach the trapped individuals, but heavy rainfall has slowed progress and complicated access to the site. Officials have called for additional support from state and central agencies to expedite the operation.