Overcoming landslides in Huoi Tu commune, Ky Son

Landslides and rocks buried National Highway 16 through Huoi Thang village, Huoi Tu commune, Ky Son district. Photo: Contributor

Mr. Mua Ba Gio - Chairman of the People's Committee of Huoi Tu commune, Ky Son district said that an incident had just occurred in the area.landslideslarge on Highway 16, causing traffic congestion.

The landslide location on National Highway 16 is located on the border between Huoi Thang and Huoi Dun villages. The estimated amount of rock and soil is more than 500 m³ The landslide fell from the mountain and buried the road. Fortunately, there was no loss of life or property. A few days before, there was heavy rain, the soil on the mountain was soft, causing the landslide.

Rocks hanging from the cliff are about to fall onto the road. Photo: Contributor

Immediately after the landslide occurred, the commune reported to the District People's Committee.Ky Son, the traffic management unit also assigned the commune police force to be present at the scene to be on duty and alert for the people.

Landslides pose a danger to road users on National Highway 16 in Huoi Tu commune, Ky Son. Photo: Contributor

A representative of the People's Committee of Ky Son district added: At around 8:00 p.m. on July 23, the local government coordinated with the traffic management unit to mobilize machinery and human resources to level and clear the traffic jam. However, the risk of further landslides may still occur, because the terrain in this area is high cliffs, loose soil, and weak due to previous heavy rains./.