Archive · 21 Jul 2026
27 Workers Trapped in Sikkim Tunnel
A tunnel in Samardong, South Sikkim, collapsed, trapping around 27 workers inside.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has entered the tunnel to rescue them.
The exact number of trapped workers is unconfirmed, and no one has been evacuated yet.
The administration, police, and emergency services are at the site, working to bring all workers out safely.
The cause of the incident is not yet known.
Around 27 workers are feared trapped in a tunnel in Samardong, South Sikkim.
The NDRF team has entered the tunnel to begin rescue operations.
The exact number of trapped workers is unconfirmed.
No workers have been evacuated yet.
The administration, police, and emergency services are present at the site.
- Who
- 27 workers, NDRF team, District Collector Anupa Tamling
- What
- Tunnel collapse trapping workers
- When
- Exact time not specified
- Where
- Samardong, South Sikkim
- Why
- Cause of the incident not specified
Rescue Operations
Worker Safety Concerns
Rescue Efforts
Rescue Operations
NDRF team has entered the tunnel to rescue trapped workers.
Worker Safety Concerns
Rescue operations are ongoing, but no workers have been evacuated yet.
Worker Safety
Rescue Operations
Administration, police, and emergency services are present at the site.
Worker Safety Concerns
The condition of the trapped workers is unknown, and the exact number is unconfirmed.
- Location
- Samardong, South Sikkim
- Number of Workers Trapped
- Around 27
- Rescue Team
- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- Incident Type
- Tunnel collapse
- Current Status
- Rescue operations ongoing
