Pickup truck buried on Highway 279: 2 dead, 1 not found

A pickup truck was buried by a huge mass of rock and soil on Highway 279. As of this morning, October 3, authorities confirmed that two victims died, and one person has not yet been found.

Authorities worked through the night to search and rescue victims.

On the night of October 2 and early morning of October 3, rescue forces of Lao Cai province worked all night to reach a semi-truck buried by a landslide on National Highway 279, passing through Pom Khen village, Minh Luong commune (Lao Cai province).

Location of the missing pickup truck with 3 people inside

The car was driven by Mr. HVĐ. (Manager at Tu Tren Hydropower Plant - Nam Xe), carrying Mr. H.D.G. and Mr. PVT. All 3 people were reported missing since September 29.

At 11:40 p.m. on October 2, at the scene, authorities determined that the car was crushed and severely deformed, with almost no chance of the victim surviving. Rescue work encountered many difficulties due to the large amount of buried earth and rock.

The car was completely deformed. Photo: VAN BAN COMMUNE POLICE

At 2:00 a.m. on October 3, the authorities were able to remove two bodies from the car, those of Mr. D. and Mr. G..

Accident scene. Photo: VAN BAN COMMUNE POLICE

By 5:30 a.m. on October 3, the rescue team had removed the car from the rubble. The third victim, Mr. T., has yet to be found (updated to 6:00 a.m. on October 3).

However, due to heavy rain and high risk of landslides, the search for victims had to be temporarily suspended to ensure safety. When the rain stops, the rescue team will continue the search.

ANGEL

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/xe-ban-tai-bi-vui-lap-tren-quoc-lo-279-2-nguoi-tu-vong-1-nguoi-chua-tim-thay-post816075.html