Here, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong requested to strengthen the implementation of measures to prevent and overcome the consequences of natural disasters. Regarding the Phong Chau bridge collapse, it is necessary to take measures as determined. At the same time, it is necessary to urgently follow the direction of the Prime Minister; divide traffic, coordinate and regulate appropriately. Blocking the two ends of the bridge with a hard median strip must be done this afternoon, ensuring to avoid possible incidents.
Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong also asked Phu Tho province to study and report to the Ministry of Transport on the necessity of banning Trung Ha bridge.
Regarding rescue work, the Vice Chairman of the National Assembly requested Phu Tho to coordinate with neighboring provinces and cities to increase patrols downstream on both sides of the river. When carrying out rescue work, it is necessary to ensure absolute safety for the rescue force. Regarding the plan to build a new bridge, efforts should be made soon; the new bridge must ensure stability against the flow of water during the flood season.
As reported, due to the impact of rain and floods, at about 10:02 a.m. on September 9, a span of Phong Chau bridge collapsed in Van Xuan commune (Tam Nong district) and Phung Nguyen commune (Lam Thao district).
The Investigation Police Agency of Phu Tho Province established a 24/7 Emergency Information Receiving Team at the following 3 addresses:
- Phu Tho Provincial Road Management Company, No. 115, Zone 22, Van Xuan Commune, Tam Nong District, Phu Tho Province. Receptionist's phone number: 0913.282.825 (Lieutenant Colonel Tran Phuong).
- Huy Hoang Company Limited Gas Station, Zone 5, Phung Nguyen Commune, Lam Thao District, Phu Tho Province. Receptionist's phone number: 0989.246.129 (Captain Nguyen Manh Hung).
- Office of the Investigation Police Agency of Phu Tho Province, No. 216 Tran Phu Street, Tan Dan Ward, Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province. Phone number of the receiving officer: 0919.333.689 (Comrade Major Nguyen Xuan Kha).
