Nghe An: Initial cause of large explosion at car garage revealed

According to information from the Quynh Tan commune authorities, up to now, there have been 2 victims who died in the big explosion at Le Hien auto garage (Hamlet 12, Quynh Tan commune, Quynh Luu district) on the afternoon of April 2.

The victims include: Mr. Le Tien H. (born 1984), the garage owner, who died on the spot and Mr. Nguyen Duy N. who died after being taken to the emergency room due to severe injuries.

Scene of the explosion. Photo: CSCC

In addition, the explosion also injured 4 other people, including: Mr. Nguyen Duy K. (Hamlet 12, Quynh Tan Commune, who had just entered the garage to work), and 3 children who are siblings in the same family, including Ho Thi Khanh V. (born in 2015), Ho Trong D. (born in 2013) and Ho Trong N. (born in 2009). At the time of the accident, the 3 children were riding their bicycles across the street near the garage.

The victims are receiving intensive treatment at hospitals. Photo: Trung Thanh

According to sources, before the explosion, a man brought a piece of iron to the garage to have it cut, which then exploded. However, the official conclusion from the forensic examination is still pending, and it is not yet possible to determine whether it was a bomb or a mine.

Currently, Nghe An Provincial Police are coordinating with many specialized agencies to continue investigating and clarifying the case.

After receiving information about the explosion that caused casualties, last night (April 2), a working group of the Department of Health led by Dr. Nguyen Huu Le - Deputy Director of the Department of Health visited the victims who were being treated. The leaders of the Department of Health kindly asked about the health status and encouraged the victims to feel secure during treatment.

The Deputy Director of the Department of Health requested that hospitals continue to pay attention and mobilize human and material resources to provide good treatment and ensure the health and lives of the victims./.