Storm is coming: Worry about the tower cranes building high-rise buildings

(Baonghean.vn) - Fearing that the crane towers constructing high-rise buildings were at risk of accidents during storms, on the afternoon of July 16, leaders of the Vinh City People's Committee went to inspect a number of construction sites.

Currently, in Vinh City, there are 23 high-rise apartment buildings under construction using tower cranes precariously located in residential areas that are susceptible to collapse during heavy rain and strong winds.

City People's Committee leaders inspect tower cranes for high-rise construction. Photo: Vo Huyen

To ensure safety, city leaders have directed construction units to urgently lower the height and anchor tower crane columns and key points at construction sites.

For key projects, direct investors and contractors to take measures to ensure safety for construction works, mobilize forces to clear water flows, and have plans to ensure safety of construction equipment.

The City People's Committee also directed units, wards and communes to maintain rescue forces and vehicles to be ready to rescue and evacuate people from areas at risk of landslides and danger to safe storm shelters.

Vo Huyen