Sikkim tunnel collapse kills 12 while several others remain trapped; rescue operations under way
- At least 12 workers were killed after a portion of an under-construction tunnel collapsed following a gas explosion in India's north-eastern Sikkim state, officials said.
- Rescue operations are continuing to locate 13 others who are reported to be trapped in the tunnel since Monday's collapse.
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said the incident happened about 1.5km (0.9 miles) inside the tunnel.
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- At least 12 workers were killed after a portion of an under-construction tunnel collapsed following a gas explosion in India's north-eastern Sikkim state, officials said.
- Rescue operations are continuing to locate 13 others who are reported to be trapped in the tunnel since Monday's collapse.
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said the incident happened about 1.5km (0.9 miles) inside the tunnel.
Sources: BBC News