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AI drones to be used to monitor bridge quality, detect damage

Typhoon Yagi has been blamed for the Phong Chau Bridge collapse, but experts believe that if high technology had been applied to monitor the bridge’s operation, risks would have been anticipated.

Bridge collapse trial put on pause

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Court of Bien Hoa City yesterday opened a criminal trial against two people for charges related to the collapse of the Ghenh Railway Bridge in southern Dong Nai Province, 

Construction quality: $200,000 rural bridge collapses several months after completion

 VietNamNet Bridge - O Ro Bridge, built by State capital in Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district of the southern province of Ca Mau collapsed on August 5, only half a year after inauguration.

Many bridges in HCM City face risks of collision

 Many bridges in HCM City could collapse at any time because of deterioration and low clearance levels.

Investigation confirms faulty screws behind bridge collapse

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Transport has officially confirmed an earlier investigation into sub-standard screws blamed for tragic collapse of the Chu Va 6 Bridge in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau.

Ministry to prosecute bridge collapse culprits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those responsible for a bridge collapse in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau last month that killed eight people and injured nearly 40 others will be prosecuted, said Transport Minister Dinh La Thang.

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Minister sets up investigation team for the deadly bridge collapse in Lai Chau

 VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang has decided to establish an independent working group including leading experts to investigate the case.

Lai Chau’s bridge collapse kills eight, injures over 30 people

 VietNamNet Bridge - A suspension bridge in Chu Va 6 hamlet, Son Binh commune, Tam Duong District in Lai Chau province collapsed this morning, February 24, killing at least eight people and injuring 33 others.

Bridge collapses because of a 60-ton truck

 VietNamNet Bridge – A truck of 60 tons in tonnage ran through a temporary bridge under construction, making the entire bridge collapsed completely.