Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Seven Dead in Sikkim Tunnel Rescue
There was a big tunnel being built in Sikkim, India.
On Monday, there was a problem inside the tunnel, maybe a gas leak.
Many workers got stuck inside.
The government and rescue teams are trying to get them out.
So far, seven people have died.
The rescue teams are still working to find out how many people are inside and if they are okay.
The bodies of the people who died have been taken to nearby hospitals.
Seven fatalities reported in a tunnel rescue operation in Sikkim.
Rescue teams including NDRF, SDRF, and Sikkim Police are involved.
Around 27 workers are believed to be trapped, but the exact number is unconfirmed.
The incident was caused by an alleged gas leak inside the tunnel.
Bodies of the deceased have been taken to Singtam District Hospital, STNM Hospital, Gangtok, and Namchi District Hospital.
- Who
- Workers trapped inside the under-construction tunnel
- What
- Rescue operation for workers trapped in a tunnel due to an alleged gas leak
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- Samardung, Jholungey, Namchi District, Sikkim
- Why
- An alleged gas leak trapped workers inside the tunnel
Official Reports
Unconfirmed Reports
Number of Trapped Workers
Official Reports
The official report states that around 27 workers are trapped inside the tunnel, but the exact number is not confirmed.
Unconfirmed Reports
There is no confirmed information about the exact number of workers trapped inside the tunnel.
- Location
- Samardung, Jholungey, Namchi District, Sikkim
- Date
- Monday afternoon
- Agencies Involved
- NDRF, SDRF, Sikkim Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Health Department
- Hospitals Involved
- Singtam District Hospital, STNM Hospital, Gangtok, Namchi District Hospital
- Incident Type
- Alleged gas leak
