2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel Friday as emergency teams continued an operation to reach others believed to be trapped inside, officials said.
- Why it matters
- The rescue demonstrates ongoing search efforts in a major infrastructure accident; teams are still attempting to reach others believed trapped in the same tunnel.
- Most affected
- Two workers rescued from the hydropower tunnel — Freed after nine days trapped following Nepal floods.
Remaining workers believed trapped in the tunnel — Search and rescue operation continues to reach them. - Likely next
- Whether rescue teams reach the other workers believed trapped, and updates on their condition.
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