Two Workers Rescued Alive After 9 Days Trapped in Nepal Hydropower Tunnel
Two workers, Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan, were rescued alive after spending nine days trapped inside the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel in Nepal.
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Two Workers Rescued Alive After 9 Days Trapped in Nepal Hydropower Tunnel
Two workers have been rescued alive after spending nine days trapped inside a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project in Nepal, following devastating floods and landslides in the region.
The rescued workers have been identified as 30-year-old Sanjay Sah and 45-year-old Kabir Maharjan. They were found approximately 170 metres inside the tunnel, where they had remained trapped after floodwaters and debris blocked access to the underground area.
Nepal Army rescue teams carried out an intensive operation to reach the workers. After locating them inside the tunnel, rescuers worked through the blocked sections and successfully brought both men out alive.
Following their rescue, the two workers were taken to Kathmandu for medical treatment. Initial reports said Sah's condition was stable, while Maharjan was in critical condition and required further medical care. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The rescue has brought renewed hope to the ongoing search operation, as other people are believed to remain trapped in tunnels connected to hydropower projects affected by the disaster. Reports indicate that rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate and reach those still unaccounted for.
The successful rescue of Sah and Maharjan after nine days underground has provided a significant boost to the ongoing rescue efforts and raised hopes that more survivors could still be found.
