Found 7 bodies of the group of cadres who had an accident when entering Rao Trang

At 2:55 p.m., rescuers found another body under the rubble in sub-area 67. The number of bodies found so far is 7.

The People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province confirmed that as of 2:30 p.m. on October 15, rescue forces had found 6 bodies of the working group that was in an accident in sub-region 67.

According to the reporter's notesZingSecurity around Military Hospital 268 was tightened. Traffic police and militia were deployed in front of the hospital gate.

Security forces are deployed in front of the gate of Military Hospital 268. Photo: Doan Nguyen

Previously, according to information from the forward command post, authorities had found the first four bodies of the group of officials who had an accident on October 12. Specific information about the deceased has not been disclosed by the authorities.

“Currently, military ambulances are taking the deceased to hospital,” the source said.

Ambulance takes victim to military hospital. Photo: Viet Linh.

Previously, at noon on October 15, the People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province said that the rescue force had identified the location of 13 missing officers and soldiers at sub-region 67, Song Bo Forest Ranger Station.

The province has mobilized 10 more excavators to support the search for victims. The search is being actively deployed with the determination to reach and bring the victims out of the landslide area as quickly as possible.

Rocks and soil buried the Rao Trang 3 hydropower plant's operating building. Photo: Contributor.

Previously, more than 300 people and vehicles were mobilized to participate in the rescue and restoration of Highway 71 to enter Sub-region 67 and Rao Trang 3, Rao Trang 4.

Rescuers have searched for and brought 19 victims to Hue City for health checks. In addition, the body of a worker at Rao Trang 3 Hydropower Plant was taken to Binh Dien General Hospital for identification.

According to information from the forward command post located in Phong Xuan commune, today the units will deploy a team of sniffer dogs near Rao Trang.

"The units have mobilized nearly 1,000 people and 189 vehicles of various types, along with 3 search and rescue dogs. However, so far they have not been able to reach the scene," Zing's source said.

Mr. Phan Thien Dinh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province, said that at 9:00 a.m. this morning, the engineering force followed Highway 71 to approach the Rao Trang 4 hydropower plant. If they can reach this location, the army will easily pass through the Rao Trang 3 area to search for victims.

"Yesterday, the forces went to sub-region 67 via road 71. From here, the soldiers will continue to Rao Trang 3. If all goes well, the troops will arrive at the scene tonight," Mr. Dinh informed.

However, according to the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province, if the authorities cannot reach the scene today, the search will be more difficult due to the storm.

"Compared to the current landslide situation, the Rao Trang 3 hydropower plant is much more terrible. Half of the large mountain collapsed. Yesterday, we and the police force traveled by river to reach Rao Trang 3," said Mr. Dinh.

According to the Vice Chairman of Thua Thien - Hue, during the search, the authorities used flycams to fly over the mountain slopes to observe in the hope of discovering clues to find the victims.

"The team used flycam but did not detect anyone. The next option could be to use thermal imaging technology to find people," the Vice Chairman of Thua Thien - Hue shared.

In the direction of water rescue, hundreds of officers and soldiers set out very early. However, according to information from the forward command post, this morning in Thua Thien - Hue there was heavy rain, so the water flowed rapidly on the rivers and streams, making it difficult to access the scene.

At Phu Bai airport, two flight crews of Division 372 were ready very early, but the weather was not favorable so the two helicopters could not take off as planned.

SUMMARY OF THE LANDSCAPE AT RAO TRANG 3

- At noon on October 12, the Rao Trang 3 hydropower project collapsed, killing 3 people and leaving 17 people missing.

- On the afternoon of October 12, a working delegation of the People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province and Military Region 4 set out for rescue.

- In the early morning of October 13, the area where the rescue team stopped to rest at sub-region 67, Song Bo Ranger Station, suffered a landslide, causing 13 people to lose contact.

- On the morning of October 14, the first flight of Division 372 entered the Rao Trang 3 area.

- On the afternoon of October 14, 19 people were rescued and one body was brought out.