Authorities investigating at the scene of the accident. — VNA/VNS
HA GIANG: A wall at Nguyen Hue Elementary School in Quang Trung Ward, Ha Giang City, collapsed during repairs, killing one person and injuring three others.
On the evening of Dec 5, representatives from the Quang Trung Ward People's Committee in Ha Giang City reported the accident occurred around 5.30pm at Nguyen Hue Elementary School in Quang Trung Ward, Ha Giang City.
At that time, a group of four workers was repairing a boundary wall when it suddenly collapsed. The accident resulted in injuries to all four individuals, with one person sustaining severe injuries who died later at Ha Giang Provincial General Hospital.
The deceased male worker was identified as T. V. B., born in 1983, residing Vị Xuyen district, Ha Giang.
The three injured individuals are: Then Van Diep of Xin Man district, and Lu Dinh and Truong Van Truc both of Vi Xuyen district.
The injured victims were assisted and transported for emergency medical treatment at the Ha Giang Provincial General Hospital.
According to an eyewitness at the scene, the collapsed wall measured nearly 32 metres in length and stood over two metres tall.
City authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and ascertain the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. — Vietnam News/ANN
