Criminal charges filed in explosion that collapsed 3 houses and killed 10 people in Ho Chi Minh City.

Although the explosion that caused the collapse of three houses and killed 10 people has been determined to be an accident, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Investigation Agency has decided to initiate a criminal case to investigate and clarify the cause of this serious explosion.

Although the explosion that destroyed three houses and killed 10 people was deemed an accidental event, the investigating authorities have still initiated legal proceedings to clarify the matter.

According to Colonel Le Anh Tuan, Chief of Office and Spokesperson of the Ho Chi Minh City Police, the explosion at house number 384/7 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia (Ward 8, District 3), which was rented by Mr. Le Minh Phuong (58 years old, permanent residence at 486 Le Quang Dinh, Ward 11, Binh Thanh District, a specialist in creating fire and explosion effects for films at Lac Viet Entertainment Technology Joint Stock Company Limited) to store film props, has been prosecuted. Accordingly, it is highly likely that Mr. Phuong violated the "Ordinance on the Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives and Support Tools".

LikeDan TriAs previously reported, in the early morning of February 24th, a horrific explosion caused the collapse of three adjacent houses (384/7A, 384/7, and 384/9 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street) with a total area of ​​nearly 300 square meters. Three people were injured and taken to the hospital: Ms. Luu Thi Rep (70 years old), Mr. Pham Quang Minh (81 years old), and Mr. Sy Cuong (81 years old); 10 others were buried in the rubble. It took nearly 12 hours for rescue teams and military engineers to recover all 10 bodies. Among them, 6 out of 10 were members of Mr. Phuong's family.

Following the explosion, authorities quickly arrived at the scene to direct rescue efforts and provide support to the families of the victims. From the initial on-site investigation, the Ho Chi Minh City Police discovered several blank rounds and spent cartridges of various types (with the gunpowder removed), possibly used to create fire and explosion effects on film sets.

A horrific explosion occurred at Mr. Phuong's house, number 384/9, known for its "smoke and fire"

According to Colonel Tuan, initial investigations have determined that Lac Viet Entertainment Technology Joint Stock Company Limited holds a license issued by the Department of Planning and Investment. Regarding this license, investigators are currently clarifying why the company's registered field is entertainment while Mr. Phuong's job title is "Explosion and Fire Effects Specialist."

In another development, on the afternoon of February 24th, leaders of various departments and agencies met at the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters, along with the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and the Standing Committee of the City People's Committee, to hear reports from relevant agencies on the rescue and relief efforts and the handling and remediation of the consequences of the fire and explosion.

Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, stated: "The initial conclusion is that this was an unexpected accident but caused significant damage. It is necessary to focus on directing relevant agencies to inspect, review, and assess the surrounding buildings to prevent collapses due to the impact of the explosion, ensuring absolute safety and security for residents in the area."

In addition, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City also requested relevant agencies to prepare a case file to clarify the cause of the explosion and assess the extent of the damage.

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