Landslide on steep mountain pass in Ky Son district, hidden danger of traffic accidents

After the recent floods, some sections of National Highway 16 passing through Pieng Pho village, Pha Danh commune had negative slope landslides. Photo: Van Truong

After the recent floods, National Highway 16, section passing through Pieng Pho village, Pha Danh commune, districtKy SonThere are some sections with negative slope landslides. According to observations, some landslides go deep into the road, extending from 15-20 meters. In some places, the landslides even knocked down electric poles along the road.

One of the landslides penetrated deep into the road, posing a potential risk of traffic accidents. Photo: Van Truong.

Mr. Lo Van Nam - a truck driver in Muong Xen town (Ky Son) said: The landslides are located at steep passes and bends, so it is dangerous for vehicles to pass through. If not careful, there is a deep abyss below.

The landslide caused the road railing to fall. Photo: Van Truong

Landslide cracks on National Highway 16 through Pha Danh commune. Photo: Van Truong.

The road subsided, causing an electric pole to fall in the section passing through Pha Danh commune. Photo: Van Truong.

The landslide along the downhill curve is very dangerous for road users. Photo: Van Truong.

Mr. Phan Van Long - Deputy Head of Economic - Infrastructure Department of Ky Son district added: National Highway 16 section passing through Ta Ca, Pha Danh, and Huoi Tu communes is currentlynegative slope landslide6-7 points, currently, the traffic management unit has placed warning signs and ropes in landslide areas. Ky Son District People's Committee has met with the traffic management unit to come up with a plan to fix landslide points on traffic roads in the near future.

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