Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Tragedy | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

A deadly explosion at a hydropower tunnel in Sikkim, India, has killed at least ten people and left seventeen missing after a suspected gas leak triggered a catastrophic collapse. Survivors described hearing a massive blast before being buried, while six rescue workers from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation were also trapped. Rescue crews battle toxic gases like methane and carbon monoxide, forcing them to use specialized gear. Experts warn this isn’t unusual — India’s rapid infrastructure push in seismically active Himalayan terrain often meets dangerous geological realities, with…