Tunnel Vision: Toxic Gases Stall Rescue Efforts in Sikkim A recent tunnel explosion in Sikkim, India, has trapped 13 construction workers and claimed 12 lives.
The incident highlights disturbing questions about safety protocols on infrastructure projects in the Himalayan region.
It's not an isolated case of human error or bad luck; rather, it's a symptom of a deeper problem the neglect of worker welfare in the pursuit of development.