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Sikkim tunnel collapse: Rescuers resume operation to recover remaining bodies

Rescue operations have resumed at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project's tunnel following a pause caused by mud and water buildup. An explosion believed to be triggered by methane gas led to a catastrophic tunnel collapse, claiming the lives of at least twenty workers. To date, twelve bodies have been found, with additional recoveries expected as water is drained.

22 Jul 2026 3:04 pm