Accordingly, the body of the 4th victim among the 4 newly found victims was identified as Tan Su May (born in 1980), residing in Lan Nhi Thang village, Si Lo Lau commune, Lai Chau province.
Previously, also on the morning of May 17, the authorities found 3 bodies, including: Phan Lao Lo (born in 2009); Ly Lao San (born in 2009) and Tan U May (born in 1985), both residing in Ban Lan Nhi Thang, Si Lo Lau commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province.
Previously, as reported by Lao Dong Newspaper, the unfortunate incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. on May 16. During the construction process, the contractor (Dung Phuc Loc Construction Investment Joint Stock Company headquartered in Nghe An) hired a number of local workers.
At the time of the accident, workers were working under the foundation pit at the foot of the hydroelectric dam, and landslides buried many people.
Accordingly, 5 people are missing (determined to have died) including: Tan Su May (born in 1980); Ly Lao San (born in 2008); Tan U May (born in 1984); Phan Lao Lo (born in 2009), all residing in Lan Nhi Thang village, Si Lo Lau commune, Phong Tho district and Luong Van Ha (born in 1987, residing in Que Phong district, Nghe An province).
4 injured people were taken to Lai Chau General Hospital for emergency treatment. By the night of May 16, all 4 victims had undergone emergency care, had undergone successful surgery and were in stable health.
