According to initial information, at about 9:30 am on the same day, in Trinh Trung Dong village, Tien Hai commune, Hung Yen province, a gas cylinder explosion occurred during repairs. The incident seriously injured Mr. N.C.H (born 1955, residing in Trinh Trung Dong village, Tien Hai commune). The victim was taken to the emergency room, but died at noon on the same day due to severe injuries.
Another victim, Mr. N.V.H (born in 1982, residing in Dong village, Ai Quoc commune) was injured and is currently being treated at Dai Duong General Hospital.
Initial verification results show that Mr. N.V.H works as a car repairman. Previously, he discovered a compressed air tank (about 145cm high, 80cm diameter) leaking from the bottom, he brought it to hire Mr. N.C.H (working as a welder) to repair it. While the two were welding the bottom of the compressed air tank, the tank suddenly exploded, causing a particularly serious accident.
Immediately after the incident occurred, Tien Hai Commune Police coordinated with professional units and the People's Procuracy of Region 6, Hung Yen province to conduct scene examination, request forensic examination, and serve the investigation and clarification of the cause of the incident according to legal regulations.
