Archive · 23 Jul 2026
13 Bodies Recovered from Sikkim Tunnel Collapse
A tunnel under construction in Sikkim collapsed due to a suspected methane gas explosion.
Twenty-five workers were inside the tunnel when it collapsed.
So far, 13 bodies have been recovered, and 20 deaths have been confirmed.
The cause of death is believed to be asphyxiation and burn injuries.
The government and NHPC have announced compensation for the families of the victims.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts focused on pumping water out of the tunnel.
13 bodies recovered from the collapsed tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district.
20 out of 25 trapped workers confirmed dead due to asphyxiation and burn injuries.
Postmortem reports indicate asphyxiation from methane gas as the cause of death.
Government and NHPC have announced compensation for the families of the victims.
Rescue operations resumed after being temporarily suspended due to mud and water accumulation.
- Who
- 25 workers trapped in a tunnel under construction
- What
- Tunnel collapse due to suspected methane gas explosion
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Why
- Suspected methane gas explosion caused the tunnel to collapse
Government Response
Worker Safety Concerns
Compensation
Government Response
Government and NHPC have provided compensation to the families of the victims.
Worker Safety Concerns
Workers' families demand better safety measures and higher compensation.
- Location
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Date of Incident
- July 21
- Number of Workers Trapped
- 25
- Number of Confirmed Deaths
- 20
- Cause of Death
- Asphyxiation and burn injuries
- Compensation Announced
- Rs 5 lakh by NHPC and PM, Rs 4 lakh by CM Tamang
- Rescue Teams Involved
- NDRF and West Bengal's Asansol team
