A series of decorative lampposts on Lenin Avenue (Vinh City) were broken after a large tornado.
(Baonghean.vn) - A series of decorative lampposts from the intersection of Le Nin 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 lampposts on Lenin Avenue were broken and fell. Photo: LT |
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Most of the decorative lampposts were broken right on the median strip. However, the two large ones 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, their plastic covers were ripped off. Photo: LT |
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Currently, Vinh City People's Committee is dismantling broken or tilted lampposts. Photo: LT |
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Vinh City Traffic Police promptly arrived to direct traffic to ensure safety for people passing through this road section. 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 |