Woman Injured After Boulder Smashes Vehicle in Sikkim
First Published: 18th May, 2025 14:27 IST
The incident occurred near Ship-gear when the vehicle was en route to Gangtok from Chungthang.
A 53-year-old woman was injured when a huge boulder slid down a hill after a landslide and smashed the car she was travelling in in Sikkim on Sunday morning.
The incident occurred near Ship-gear when the vehicle was en route to Gangtok from Chungthang.
As per inputs, the mishap happened following heavy rainfall in the region, which is believed to have loosened the rocks along the hillside.
According to initial reports, a boulder suddenly dislodged from the upper slope and struck the moving vehicle, injuring the woman passenger. She was promptly taken to a nearby health facility for medical attention.
District authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution while travelling through hilly terrain, particularly during or after rainfall, due to the increased risk of landslides and falling rocks.
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