Large Stones Found Inside Chilime Hydropower Project Tunnel
Summary
Large stones have blocked the tunnel of the Chilime Hydropower Project, where around eight people are feared trapped. Army, Armed Police and Indian experts are continuing rescue and excavation work near Syabrubesi.
Key Points
- Large stones were found inside the Chilime Hydropower Project tunnel as heavy equipment cleared debris from the entrance side.
- Army, Armed Police and Indian experts are carrying out rescue and excavation work inside and near the underground power house.
- A 1,050-meter access road from Syabrubesi was built to bring heavy equipment to the tunnel site.
- Former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising said rescue may succeed after echoes were heard from inside the narrowed section of the tunnel.
