Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Landslide Traps Workers in Sikkim Tunnel
A big rockslide happened in Sikkim, India, and blocked a tunnel that was being built.
About 27 workers are stuck inside because of the rockslide and a gas leak.
The gas is making it hard for rescue teams to help the workers because it makes them feel dizzy and pass out.
The gas might be coming from the rocks that were moved by the rockslide.
Rescue teams are trying their best to save the workers, but the gas is making it very difficult.
A landslide blocked the entrance of an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district.
Approximately 27 workers are feared trapped inside the tunnel.
A gas leak is hindering rescue operations, causing dizziness and unconsciousness in rescue personnel.
The gas is likely emanating from disturbed underground strata or rock formations.
Rescue teams are actively working to reach the trapped workers despite the hazardous conditions.
- Who
- Workers and rescue personnel
- What
- Landslide and gas leak trapping workers in an under-construction tunnel
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Samardung tunnel, Namchi district, Sikkim
- Why
- The exact cause is not specified, but the landslide disturbed underground strata or rock formations, leading to a gas leak.
Rescue Efforts
Gas Leak Challenges
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Rescue teams are actively working to reach the trapped workers despite the hazardous conditions.
Gas Leak Challenges
The presence of gas inside the tunnel is hindering rescue operations, causing personnel to feel dizzy and fall unconscious.
- Location
- Samardung tunnel, Namchi district, Sikkim
- Date
- Monday
- Number of Workers Trapped
- Approximately 27
- Cause of Incident
- Landslide and gas leak
- Rescue Challenges
- Gas leak causing dizziness and unconsciousness in rescue personnel