Rescue efforts intensify in search for trapped tunnel workers in Nepal
In Nepal's Rasuwa district, rescue crews are intensifying their search for workers trapped in a tunnel, combining digging and blasting operations. Al Jazeera's Jessica Washington gained exclusive access to the rescue site.
In the mountainous Rasuwa district of Nepal, rescue teams are stepping up efforts to locate workers trapped inside a tunnel. The operation involves both digging and blasting, as crews work to break through rock and other obstacles to reach the trapped individuals.
Al Jazeera correspondent Jessica Washington was granted exclusive access to the site, filming the rescue teams at close range as they carried out their work. The footage captures both the digging and blasting phases, underscoring the complexity and intensity of the operation.
Rasuwa is a mountainous region of Nepal where infrastructure projects, including tunnel construction, often proceed under difficult conditions. The source material does not specify the exact number of trapped workers, the cause of the incident, or a timeline of events.
Rescue operations remain ongoing, with crews using available equipment and techniques to speed up progress and reach those trapped as quickly as possible. The situation continues to be monitored, and further details on the operation's progress have not yet been made public.
