Vientiane in the news as Laos’ capital hits the headlines—rescue crews in Laos work to drain a flooded cave where five villagers are trapped; two still missing. Capital: Lao PDR’s political, cultural hub along the Mekong.
Rescuers are attempting to reach seven villagers trapped in a flooded central Laos cave after heavy rains triggered a landslide; one person has escaped and Thai and Lao teams are pumping water and exploring air shafts to reach the group.
An overnight rainstorm has complicated rescue efforts for five villagers who were trapped inside a cave after entering to search for minerals. Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand have located and are expediting the five men to safety, while one other person escaped and two remain missing.