Two persons rescued alive from Trishuli 3A tunnel

Summary

Two people have been rescued alive from the Trishuli III A hydropower project tunnel after being trapped since the Bhotekoshi flash flood on August 26. Search and rescue operations are continuing as more people are believed to be inside.

Key Points
  • Two persons were rescued alive from the tunnel of the Trishuli III A hydropower project.
  • They had been trapped since the Bhotekoshi flash flood on August 26.
  • Kabir Maharjan was flown to Kathmandu for treatment, while Sanjay Sah is being treated at a hospital in Trishuli.
  • Search and rescue operations are ongoing because others are believed to still be trapped inside.
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