QUẢNG NINH — A tragic mining accident at Hòn Gai Coal Company, member of the Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin), in the northern province of Quảng Ninh resulted in the deaths of five workers on Monday night. The incident occurred around 22:10 at a mine within the Suối Lại mine expansion project in Hạ Long City. The workers were buried by a sudden collapse of coal and rock while on the job. Following the accident, Ngô Hoàng Ngân, Chairman of Vinacomin, along with leaders from relevant agencies, promptly arrived at the scene to oversee rescue operations. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.

Source: Viet Nam News July 30, 2024 08:59 UTC