There were 8 workers at work when the quarry collapsed in Quy Hop.

(Baonghean.vn) - He has been working in a quarry since he was a child. After more than ten years of hard work, he had just escaped poverty when an accident struck, leaving behind his wife and two children in elementary school. That is the family situation of Mr. Luong Van Hung, one of the three victims who died in the quarry collapse in Quy Hop district (Nghe An).

Relatives at the coffin of victim Luong Van Hung.

In the hot noon, hundreds of people still came to pay their condolences to the family of Mr. Luong Van Hung, who died in the quarry collapse on the afternoon of October 16. They were mainly neighbors of the victim's family in Quang Huong hamlet, Chau Quang commune, Quy Hop district. In the quiet space, everyone tried to hold back their tears.

Choking sobs in the house of the victim of the quarry accident on October 16.

Among the white scarves was Mr. Luong Cong Hoang, the victim's uncle, who shared in tears: "Hung has been with me since he was little. He was gentle by nature. When he died, everyone in the neighborhood was saddened."

According to Mr. Hoang, Hung “grew up and went to work at the quarry” where the accident happened. Since getting married nearly 10 years ago, his small family has always had economic difficulties. “Two years ago, the government supported us to build a house. Only a year after we escaped poverty, my nephew had an accident, leaving behind his wife and two children who are both in primary school,” Mr. Hoang shared sadly.

His wife and two young children cried bitterly next to the coffin of Mr. Luong Van Hung.

The house of victim Luong Van Hung's family has been under construction for nearly a year now but there is no money to complete it.

Mr. Luong Van Hai, the victim's brother, witnessed the accident and said: At that time, there were 8 workers at the quarry. 3 people worked on the cliff, 5 people worked on the ground. Mr. Hai added that the two brothers had worked for this facility for a long time and had paid insurance since the first days of work.

Overview of the accident scene.

Police force stood guard at the scene.

Information from Chau Quang commune authorities said: After the accident, the company initially supported the victims with some money. Currently, the authorities are investigating the incident.

Scene clip of the quarry collapse

Ho Phuong - Huu Vi