Rescuers in Laos were “racing against time” on Wednesday to reach seven people trapped inside a flooded cave. The Laotian villagers entered the cave in central Xaysomboun province, about 125 miles north-east of the capital, Vientiane, on May 19, according to local media reports. They were reportedly hunting for wildlife and searching for gold, but became trapped in the cave after heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked their exit. #caverescue #laos #news ► Sign up to the Telegraph's