Nepal Rescuers Search Tunnel for Dozens Trapped, Two Found Alive
BBC News reports rescue teams in Nepal are working to reach dozens of people trapped in a tunnel after two survivors were found alive, amid a disaster that has left more than 1,300 dead and thousands missing.
Rescuers in Nepal are attempting to reach dozens of people believed to be trapped inside a tunnel, according to a report by BBC News.
The report said hopes among rescue workers had risen after two survivors were found alive in the tunnel, though the search for others was ongoing.
According to BBC News, more than 1,300 people have died in the broader disaster affecting Nepal, with thousands more reported missing.
Details of the cause of the disaster, the exact location of the tunnel, and the identities of those trapped were not specified in the available report. BBC News indicated that rescue efforts were continuing as authorities worked to locate additional survivors.
This is a developing story, and further details are expected as rescue operations continue.
Sources
- Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two found alive — BBC News — World
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