VietNamNet Bridge – An explosion at a footwear factory in Quang Ninh Province on Monday afternoon killed one female workers and injured four, one of whom is critical.

The explosion scene at the Sao Vàng leather and footwear company in Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province. — Photo dantri.com.vn

The explosion reportedly occurred during working hours at 2pm when a shoe upper steaming machine blew up inside a Sao Vang Leather and Footwear factory in Uong Bi City.

Le Thi Anh Tuyet, a 36-year-old division deputy manager, died.

Another worker, 32-year-old Do Thi Thuy, lost consciousness. Three others suffered minor injuries.

The five were rushed to the local Viet Nam-Sweden Hospital, but Tuyet and Thuy had to be transferred to Hanoi due to their critical conditions.

Investigation into the incident has commenced. 

Source: VNS