Two more bodies recovered from Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel in Rasuwa

Summary

Two more bodies were recovered from the under-construction Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa on Sunday as search and rescue operations continued. A Chinese national was also rescued alive, while authorities suspect around 300 people may still be trapped inside the tunnel.

Key Points
  • Two additional bodies were recovered from the Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel during the ongoing search operation on Sunday.
  • A Chinese national was rescued alive and unharmed on Saturday from inside the tunnel.
  • Bodies have been recovered since Thursday, but none has been identified because they are badly damaged.
  • The search has been difficult due to hazardous conditions, with Nepal Army personnel, Korean team members, Sherpa rescuers, drones, dogs, and advanced cameras involved.
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