White stone mine collapse in Quy Hop, 4 casualties

(Baonghean.vn)- According to initial information, 4 people were crushed by rocks, including a male worker about 27 years old who was found dead in a quarry collapse in Quy Hop (Nghe An).

Scene of the quarry collapse. Photo: HH

The white stone mine collapse accident on Highway 48C in Chau Hong commune, Quy Hop district occurred at 3:00 p.m. on December 16.

According to local people at the time, they suddenly heard a loud crash and ran out to witness dozens of white rocks rolling down from the high mountain onto a group of workers mining at the foot of the mountain, burying four workers on the spot.

One of the four people buried under dozens of rocks has died. Photo: HH

After more than 2 hours of search and rescue with the participation of dozens of local people and the mine owner, 3 male workers were brought up in a very critical condition and taken by ambulance to Quy Hop District General Hospital for emergency treatment.

At 5:00 p.m. the same day, the fourth victim was found dead.

Mining workers' camp area. Photo: HH

Upon receiving the news, Quy Hop District Police were present to block off the scene to investigate and clarify the incident./.

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