Two Bodies Recovered from Langtang Khola Hydropower Project Tunnel

Summary

Two bodies have been recovered from the tunnel of the Langtang Khola Hydropower Project in Rasuwa after Nepali Army rescuers created an access route inside. Search operations are continuing as teams work through the tunnel to locate any others trapped or missing.

Key Points
  • Two bodies were recovered from the tunnel of the Langtang Khola Hydropower Project in Rasuwa.
  • Nepali Army rescuers extracted the bodies by creating an access route inside the tunnel.
  • The bodies recovered on Wednesday evening were taken to Nuwakot.
  • A joint search and rescue team of 25 people, including foreigners, has entered up to 150 meters inside the tunnel as operations continue.
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