Landslide scene buries many people and vehicles on National Highway 2
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Ha Giang - A landslide on National Highway 2 through Viet Vinh commune injured 10 people and left 1 person missing.
The landslide at Km52 through Viet Vinh commune (Bac Quang, Ha Giang) occurred at around 9:30 a.m. on September 29. Photo: Provided by local people
Authorities search for missing victims. Video: Viet Bac
At that time, a large amount of soil and rock from the slope of the slope collapsed, burying the road and several neighboring households. Photo: Provided by local peopleMany vehicles traveling on National Highway 2 at that time were buried by rocks and soil. Photo: Provided by local peopleSpeaking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Quang - Chairman of Viet Vinh Commune People's Committee said that about 10 people on the passenger buses and cars were injured. Initially, 2 people were buried, but so far, 1 victim was found alive, 1 person has not been found. Photo: Provided by people"The landslide damaged many cars and motorbikes. Currently, the authorities are still urgently searching for missing victims and dealing with the landslide. Highway 2 is currently partially blocked in both directions," the leader added. Photo: Provided by residentsVehicles buried by landslide. Photo: Provided by local peopleMachinery was mobilized to the scene to overcome the consequences and search for missing victims. Photo: Provided by local peopleThe landslide buried four houses along National Highway 2. Photo: Provided by local residentsTraffic on National Highway 2 is currently disrupted. Photo: Provided by local residents
Earlier that morning, in Thuong My village, Viet Vinh commune, a flash flood swept away 4 houses, leaving 1 person missing.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting from 7am to 9am on September 29, Ha Giang province will have moderate to heavy rain, such as: Tan Lap 156.6mm, Dong Tam 58mm.
Soil moisture models show that some areas are near saturation or have reached saturation.
In the next 6 hours, there is a risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes in the districts of Bac Quang, Hoang Su Phi, Quang Binh, and Vi Xuyen.
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