On the evening of September 16, speaking with Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Le Quang Van - Chairman of Tu Quan Commune People's Committee - confirmed that the scaffolding for the construction of the Tuyen Quang - Ha Giang expressway underpass section through Khe Dang village collapsed at around 7:00 p.m. the same day.
"Currently, authorities are at the scene. Workers were pouring concrete when the scaffolding collapsed. The part under construction is the underpass on the Tuyen Quang - Ha Giang highway," said Mr. Van.
A leader of the Yen Son District People's Committee also provided information: While pouring concrete for the underpass, the scaffolding suddenly collapsed, causing some workers to fall. The injured workers were taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.
At 8:30 p.m., a leader of the Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Traffic Works in Tuyen Quang Province informed Lao Dong Newspaper that he had received information about the incident. He is currently moving to the scene to handle the incident.
