Gyalshing, March 1 -- A tragic road accident in West Sikkim claimed the lives of three people late Friday night after a tipper truck plunged nearly 300 feet off the road at Tikzeck Veer.

According to police, the accident occurred around 11:00 PM on Saturday Feb 28, 2026. The truck, bearing registration number SK 02D 1173, was travelling from Dentam to Gyalshing carrying construction materials when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle at Tikzeck Veer.

The truck veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge. The driver, Pradeep Chettri (40) of Salley, Gyalshing, along with two passengers - Nagendra Gurung (18) of Lingchom and Onchen Bhutia (20) of Sindrabong, Darap - sustained critical injuries in the crash.

A night patrol ...