these men. workers are now being brought out one by one. the latest we are hearing, at least eight people now out. pretty speedy. it was thought it would take a number of hours but already it is being reported that at least eight people are out. they are being brought out one by one on wheel stretches through a 90 centimetre pipe which is being pushed through all of the rubble and official safety evacuation is expected to take a number of hours. but as i was saying, already they are going pretty smoothly and quickly. relatives gathering near that tunnel entrance waiting to be reunited with their loved ones as they come out. watching all of this is our south asia regional editor. after two and a half weeks or more, they have after two and a half weeks or more, they have finally done it. it is such welcome news for all finally done it. it is such welcome news for all of finally done it. it is such welcome news for all of those finally done it. it is such welcome news for