'Death hole' appears on Vinh city street

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of June 25, at the intersection of Phan Dang Luu Street and Phong Dinh Cang Street, Vinh City, a sinkhole appeared, causing concern among passersby.

A deep hole has appeared on Phan Dang Luu Street in Vinh City, threatening the safety of road users. Photo: Quang An

Residents living nearby said that the road surface at this intersection had previously shown signs of cracking and dents. At around 3 p.m. on June 25, the road surface collapsed, forming a deep crater.

According to the reporter's observation, the crater has a diameter of about 50 cm, located right on the pedestrian walkway. There are many cracks around the crater, which can cause the landslide to spread. If pedestrians do not observe, they can easily have an accident.

After the hole appeared on the road, the people immediately reported it to the head of residential group No. 15, Truong Thi ward to find a solution. Truong Thi ward officials and Vinh Urban Infrastructure Company were present at the scene to put up safety ropes and set up wooden bars and tree branches as warning signs for passersby.

The "death" hole was temporarily warned to be repaired. Photo: Phuong Thuy

However, this is only a temporary solution. Mr. Doan Xuan Hung - Captain of the urban order team of Truong Thi ward said: the cause of this incident could be that the underground water pipe here has broken, causing water to overflow under the road, washing away sand and soil and leading to landslides. On the morning of June 26, the authorities will survey the scene and promptly fix the problem to ensure the safety of road users.

Quang An – Phuong Thuy