Two Nghe An workers were killed and injured while logging in Laos.
(Baonghean.vn) - While logging in Pha Ven village, Noong Het, Xieng Khouang province (in Laos), Mr. MVT (born in 1978), residing in Ky Son district, was crushed to death by a log, and his companion was seriously injured.
Mr. Vi Van Man - Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ta Ca commune confirmed the above information, and said that on September 9, 2 citizens of Sa Vang village, Ta Ca commune, MVT (born in 1978) and MVT (born in 1976) went toother woodAt Pha Ven village, Noong Het, Xieng Khouang (in Laos) in the afternoon of the same day, he had an accident that led to his death.
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Forest edge where logging caused 2 casualties. Photo: CSCC |
Mr. MVT died after being crushed by wood on the spot, and Mr. MVT was seriously injured in the right leg and taken to the district hospital for emergency treatment.
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Relatives are taking care of funeral procedures for Mr. MVT. Photo: CSCC |
Currently, his family has brought MVT's body back to bury according to local customs, and MVT is being treated at the Southwest Nghe An Regional General Hospital. According to information, due to severe injuries, T. had to have one leg amputated.
It is known that both of the above cases are near-poor families in the area.