A series of decorative lamp posts on Lenin Avenue (Vinh City) were broken after a large tornado.
(Baonghean.vn) - A series of decorative lamp posts from the intersection of Lenin Avenue and Pham Dinh Toai Street to Vinh Airport intersection were broken after the rain and tornado on the evening of May 17.
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After a large tornado occurred on the evening of May 17, a series of decorative lamp posts on Lenin Avenue were broken. Photo: LT |
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Most of the decorative lamp posts were broken right on the median strip. However, the two large wings are causing traffic problems for people. Photo: LT |
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According to the reporter's records at the scene, the welds of the broken columns were all loose and the load-bearing steel bars were all deformed. Photo: LT |
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A system of steel bars was completely broken. Photo: LT |
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Many other decorative lamp posts were either broken or tilted, and the plastic covers were broken. Photo: LT |
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Currently, Vinh City People's Committee is dismantling broken or tilted lamp posts. Photo: LT |
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Vinh City Traffic Police promptly arrived to direct traffic to ensure safety for people passing through this road. Photo: LT |
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A representative of Vinh city's leadership said: "To ensure the safety of people participating in traffic, all fallen or tilted lamp posts will be removed first. On the other hand, these lamp posts have not yet been accepted, so the construction unit will be required to redo them." Photo: A decorative lamp post being removed. Photo: LT |