Sikkim: Several injured after commercial vehicle hits state transport bus at Topakhani tunnel

In a tragic turn of events, a Sikkim state-run bus met with an accident with a goods carrier at Topakhani tunnel at around 8 am in the morning hours of August 21. 

As per sources, the bus bearing the registration number SK-01-B0027 was carrying passengers of Dongeythang (Khamdong)- Gangtok. 

Meanwhile, the leg of the bus driver has been severely injured and has been referred to Manipal Hospital for better treatment. 

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Most of the passengers have sustained minor injuries and are at District Hospital, Singtam for necessary treatment. 

Earlier on August 17, a major road accident has been reported from the Bardang area of the Northeastern state of Sikkim.

According to sources, one passenger bus and Tata Sumo (service taxi) head-on collision at the National Highway 10 road led to the tragedy injuring passengers.

Sources also claimed that all injured passengers were taken to Singtam Dist Hospital.