Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Patel Engineering aids Sikkim tunnel rescue efforts
A tunnel in Sikkim collapsed due to a landslide, killing 10 people and trapping 25 others.
Patel Engineering Ltd, which is building the tunnel, is helping with the rescue efforts.
They are working with disaster response teams and local authorities to save the trapped workers and stabilize the tunnel.
The company has provided all necessary resources and equipment to support the rescue operations.
They have also expressed their condolences to the families of the victims.
Patel Engineering Ltd is aiding rescue efforts for workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Sikkim.
The tunnel collapse resulted in 10 deaths and 25 people trapped.
The company is coordinating with disaster response forces and local authorities.
All necessary resources and equipment are being provided to support rescue efforts.
The company has expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
- Who
- Patel Engineering Ltd, disaster response forces, local authorities
- What
- Rescue efforts for workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel
- When
- Monday (collapse), Tuesday (rescue efforts)
- Where
- Sikkim's Namchi district, Samardung in Jholungey
- Why
- To rescue trapped workers and stabilize the tunnel
Rescue Efforts
Incident Impact
Coordination and Support
Rescue Efforts
Patel Engineering Ltd is coordinating with disaster response forces and local authorities to rescue trapped workers.
Incident Impact
The tunnel collapse has resulted in ten deaths and 25 people trapped.
- Company Involved
- Patel Engineering Ltd (PEL)
- Location
- Sikkim's Namchi district
- Project
- NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project
- Tunnel
- ADIT-3 tunnel
- Casualties
- 10 killed, 25 trapped
- Rescue Teams
- NDRF, SDRF, local authorities