Two people have been pulled out alive from a tunnel at a hydropower project nine days after a deadly debris-laden flood knocked out homes and power plants, and left more than 1,250 people dead.

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel, raising hopes of reaching a dozen others believed to be trapped nine days after catastrophic floods…

The dramatic breakthrough comes after voices were heard from inside the tunnels of the stricken plant. Follow for the latest updates.

At least 557 workers are missing from a hydropower project along the Trishuli River, with about 115 still believed to be trapped.