Two killed as crane collapses in Binh Phuoc

March 15, 2021 - 04:17 PM

A crane collapse in the southern province of Binh Phuoc has killed two people and injured another.

The scene of the accident

The incident happened at the Ford Binh Phuoc Company construction site on the morning of March 15.

The crane cable suddenly collapsed while Le Van Nam, 35, from the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak was operating the crane. The incident killed Hoang Thien Nhien, 33, and Hoang Van Hau, 33, on the spot. Meanwhile, Hoang Thanh Dat, 28, was injured.

Local police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Source: dtinews.vn

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