Boiler explosion kills 2, injures 6 in Thai Nguyen

Thứ Năm, 10/11/2016, 21:56
PSNews- A boiler in the Thai Nguyen Construction and Material Production Company in the northern province of Thai Nguyen (Thai Nguyen city) on October 10 afternoon exploded, killing two local workers on the spot and injuring six others.

The result of a preliminary investigation revealed the explosion occurred when the boiler was used in producing concrete electric posts.

The two death victims were Nguyen Thi Thu (48) and Dang Quang Ngo (26), residents of Phuc Ha commune, Thai Nguyen city, Thai Nguyen province.

At the scene of the incident.

Six injured, including one in danger of his life, were hospitalized at the Thai Nguyen General Hospital.

All the victims were workers for the Thai Nguyen Construction and Material Production Company, and the accident occurred during the daylight shift.

The explosion badly damaged the nearby houses.

The explosion also badly damaged the firm's electric post workshop and nearby houses, the municipal authorities said.

Thai Nguyen Province's leaders arrived at the scene.

After the incident, Mr. Nhu Van Tam, Member of Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee; Vice Chairman of the Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee Doan Van Tuan and representatives from involved provincial departments arrived at the scene to direct operations to overcome the aftermath.

Senior Colonel Dang Duc Dang, Deputy Director of the Thai Nguyen Police also reached the scene and directed an investigation team to find the origin of the explosion.
PSN