9 people were buried under the ground in a landslide in Vietnam
Last Updated on July 14, 2024 9:27 am
At least nine people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rains in Vietnam. Six more people were injured in this incident. They have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Besides, search operation is going on to rescue the missing persons.
A van was buried under the ground during a landslide while passing through Bak Mae district in Ha Giang province at around 4 am local time, the country’s state media reported on Saturday. Nine people including a child died in this incident.
Several footage and videos from the scene showed rescuers working on muddy mountain roads. Several ambulances were also seen there. Ha Giang Province is a popular place for foreign tourists to travel by motorcycle.
There is a rainy season from June to November. During this time, floods and landslides often occur in northern Vietnam due to heavy rains.
Source: Xinhua