13 Bodies Recovered From Collapsed Sikkim Tunnel, Rescue Ops Continue
Rescuers have recovered the body of a 13th victim from a collapsed hydropower project tunnel in Sikkim. Operations are still underway to locate any remaining individuals within the NHPC facility.
Rescue workers in Sikkim recovered the body of another worker from the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel on Wednesday. This latest recovery brings the official death toll to 13 as search operations continue at the site.
The incident occurred during ongoing work at the tunnel, leading to a massive mobilization of emergency responders. Engineering teams are currently working to clear debris and stabilize the area to allow further access for search parties.
Officials stated that the focus remains on navigating the damaged sections of the hydropower infrastructure. Local authorities are monitoring the site closely as technical experts evaluate the structural integrity of the remaining tunnel passages.
This information was reported by official sources via the Press Trust of India.
