September 4, 2026
Nepal tunnel rescue live: Two workers pulled alive after nine days trapped in Kathmandu
What we know
- Two workers trapped in a hydropower tunnel in Nepal for nine days have been rescued by emergency teams.
- The workers were trapped following severe flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.
- The disaster has resulted in over 1,200 confirmed deaths.
- Both rescued workers sustained injuries to their hands and legs and were airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu for treatment.
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Two Workers Rescued After Nine Days Trapped in Nepal Tunnel
Emergency teams in Nepal have successfully rescued two workers who were trapped inside a hydropower tunnel for nine days following severe flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has claimed over 1,200 lives. Both men sustained injuries to their hands and legs and were airlifted to a hospital in Kathmandu for medical care, authorities confirmed.
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Why it matters
The successful rescue of two workers after nine days trapped highlights the determination and effectiveness of emergency response teams in extreme conditions.
The flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has resulted in a high death toll of over 1,200, underscoring the severity of the natural disaster.
The injured workers were airlifted to Kathmandu for immediate medical treatment, indicating the critical nature of their condition.