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Sikkim tunnel collapse: 10 dead, several trapped; rescue operations on

Ten people died after an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a landslide. Several others remained trapped inside the tunnel when it caved in on Monday. NHPC Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project tunnel experienced a suspected methane gas burst. Rescue operations are underway with multiple agencies coordinating efforts. The state government will provide compensation to affected families.

22 Jul 2026 12:37 am