12 dead, 13 still trapped after suspected methane explosion in Sikkim tunnel; toll may rise
A suspected methane explosion in a Sikkim tunnel has resulted in 12 confirmed deaths, with 13 workers still trapped inside. The incident, which occurred at Adit 3, involved migrant workers from multiple states, and local authorities are continuing rescue operations. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced compensation for the victims' families and stated that a high-level committee will investigate the incident.