Excavator plunges into 20m deep abyss, driver dies

(Baonghean.vn)- At 11am on April 7, an excavator that was constructing a school for Pieng Vai village, My Ly commune, Ky Son district, Nghe An suddenly plunged into a ravine, killing the driver on the spot.

The excavator operated by Mr. C. fell into a ravine more than 20 meters deep. Photo by Ho Phuong.

Information from the leader of My Ly commune said that the accident happened at 11am in the area of ​​Pieng Vai Kindergarten.

Accordingly, while constructing a kindergarten for Pieng Vai village, My Ly commune, the tire excavator driven by Mr. HV C (born 1977), from Hung Tan commune, Hung Nguyen district, suddenly plunged into a 20m deep abyss. Mr. C. could not jump out in time and died on the spot.

Immediately after the accident, Ky Son District Police were present to protect, examine the scene and investigate the cause of the incident.

The school area where Mr. C was working suddenly had an accident. Photo by Huu Vi

Pieng Vai is a village inhabited by Mong people, where the terrain is extremely rugged.

The victim’s body has been handed over to his family for burial according to local customs. The excavator has not been able to lift the body due to the high terrain.

Phuong - Vi