Drum explosion, 1 worker died

(Baonghean.vn) - While cutting a drum to make a temporary toilet at a construction site, the drum exploded, killing one male worker.

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The incident occurred at around 8:00 a.m. on March 19, at the construction site of a commercial service hotel complex on Le Nin Street, Hung Dung Ward, Vinh City, invested by Nhu Ngoc Joint Stock Company.

Construction site - where workers died. Photo: Thao Nguyen.

According to initial information, while Mr. Vuong Van T., residing in Yen Thanh district (a construction worker) was cutting a barrel to make a temporary toilet, the barrel exploded, causing Mr. T. to die on the spot.

Security guards at a business near the explosion site said the explosion coming from the construction site was so loud that many workers there ran away in panic.

The cause of the incident is currently being investigated and clarified by Vinh City Police.

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