Danger on the border route in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Landslides not only occur during storms, but also on normal days, rocks falling from the mountains onto National Highway 16 continuously occur, threatening the lives of passersby.
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These days,landslidescontinuously occurred, threatening the border route (National Highway 16) through Ky Son and Tuong Duong districts. Photo: Duc Anh |
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A large amount of rock and soil fell from the mountain, flooding almost the entire National Highway. According to the report of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Nghe An province, National Highway 16 in the border districts of Ky Son, Que Phong and Tuong Duong has more than100 landslide locations, causing serious traffic congestion... Photo: Duc Anh |
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There are rocks weighing tens of tons rolling down from the mountain top onto Highway 16 through Nhon Mai commune. Photo: Duc Anh |
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Above, many other rocks and soil are also waiting to fall. Photo: Duc Anh |
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Mr. Luong Van Thanh - Vice Chairman of Nhon Mai Commune People's Committee said that there are at least 3 serious landslides in the commune. Landslides and boulders falling from the mountains onto National Highway 16 did not only appear due to the impact of this storm, but also frequently occurred before, threatening the lives of road users. Photo: Duc Anh |
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National Highway 16 is a nearly 150km long arterial road running along the border communes from Que Phong to Tuong Duong and then Ky Son. This route connects National Highway 48 with National Highway 7. Photo: Duc Anh |
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To avoid unfortunate accidents, authorities have erected temporary warning signs for passersby. Photo: Duc Anh |