The case of 4 deaths in Quy Hop (Nghe An): Due to violating the safety distance of the power grid

Accident scene. Photo: NDT

On the afternoon of June 27, speaking by phone, Mr. Hoang Van Luan - Director of Viettel Nghe An Branch said that after receiving information about the incident, he led a team to the scene, coordinated with the police to investigate and clarify the cause of the accident.

According to Mr. Luan, the victims in the accident were not directly hired by Viettel Nghe An Branch. Viettel Nghe An Branch only signed a contract with Dong Dong Joint Stock Company, headquartered in Vinh City, to construct and install telecommunication poles and cable lines. This company then hired local people.

Regarding the cause of the accident, Mr. Luan said that the police are currently investigating and have not yet reached a final conclusion. After the police have concluded, the responsible unit will be held responsible. The branch is currently organizing visits to the families of the deceased victims.

A 35KV power cable fell and burned a sugarcane stump. Photo: Huy Nham

It is known that among the 4 deceased victims, Mr. Truong Minh Tuan - a cadastral officer of Ha Son commune was the one who directly hired the victims to install the telecommunication tower system. The victims were only freelance workers, without a labor contract.

Regarding the accident, the leader of Quy Hop Electricity said that he did not receive any notice from the construction unit about the plan to erect a telecommunications pole to cut off the power.

The accident occurred at column 13 to column 14, the branch supplying power to the Masan Company Limited's Distribution Transformer Station, on line 372 E15.3. According to the representative of Quy Hop Electricity, while erecting the column, due to violating the grid safety distance, the group of people were hit by the 35 KV power line. The victims were all electrocuted, their clothes and legs burned.

At the scene, the electric pole was tilted, with many black marks at the base due to fire. The 35KV power line had 3 wires, the middle wire was broken due to impact. Below the 35KV power line, there were 2 parallel telecommunication cables.

Leaders of Quy Hop district came to burn incense, offer condolences and support to the victim's family. Photo: Huy Nham

By the afternoon of June 27, local authorities, the Fatherland Front, departments, branches and organizations had visited and supported the families of the victims. Initially, the district supported each family with a deceased victim 11 million VND, Ha Son commune supported the family with a deceased victim 5 million VND.

The cause of the accident is still being investigated by the police.

Identity of the victims in the accident:

1, Truong Minh Tuan (born in 1984, resident of Xuan Son hamlet, cadastral officer of Ha Son commune; died).

2, Bui Van Ty (born in 1977, residing in Xiem hamlet, Ha Son commune; died)

3, Truong Van Toan (born in 1981, residing in Xiem hamlet, Ha Son commune; died)

4, Truong Van Quan (born in 1986, residing in Xiem hamlet, Ha Son commune; died)

5, Hoang Van Nghi (residing in Xiem hamlet, Ha Son commune; injured)

6, Truong Van Tung (residing in Xiem hamlet, Ha Son commune; injured)

7, Truong Van Ngoi (residing in Xiem hamlet, Ha Son commune; injured).