GANGTOK: In a tragic incident, two workers died on Saturday after an under-construction wall of a ropeway project collapsed at Pelling in Sikkim’s Geyzing district.
While the two workers, identified as Rabi Roy (30) and Sudharam Oraon (50), were declared brought dead by the Geyzing District Hospital, the other three workers sustained injuries.
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As per reports, eleven workers were working on the construction site at Sanga Choeling Pelling of whom five were erecting a protective wall at the ropeway station. A sudden mudslide occurred in the place, after which two people died on the spot and three others sustained injuries.
The five workers hailed from neighbouring West Bengal, a police officer said, adding further investigation is underway.
The other three surviving workers were sent to higher medical centres for better treatment. They are stated to be out of danger.
The ropeway is being constructed from Pelling helipad to Sangcholing skywalk and is scheduled to be completed next year
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