A worker died inside a coal mining tunnel of Mong Duong Mine, owned by Mong Duong Coal Company, in Cam Pha City, northern Quang Ninh Province, on Wednesday.

A coal mining tunnel (illustration photo). A worker died on Wednesday in a coal mining tunnel of Mong Duong Mine, Quang Ninh Province. 

According to initial information from the Mong Duong Coal Company, the accident occurred at the end of shift 3, when rocks suddenly fell on the victim, 33-year-old Nguyen Van Truong, who was working in the coal tunnel

Truong was taken to a nearby health centre for first aid by a group of workers and then transferred to Cam Pha General Hospital.

However, due to serious injuries, he died at the hospital.

This is the 13th fatal labour accident, so far, this year for Viet Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited. A total of 14 workers have lost their lives. 

Huge fire breaks out at Quang Ninh's mountain top

A fire broke out on top of Bai Tho mountain in northern Quang Ninh Province’s Ha Long City yesterday.

A fire broke out on top of Bai Tho mountain in northern Quang Ninh Province’s Ha Long City yesterday. — Photo vnexpress.net

The blaze, which grew to tens of metres high, started at around 5pm and lasted for several hours.

Hundreds of fire fighters and soldiers were mobilised to the scene. However, tough terrain made it difficult for them to extinguish the fire.

The fire continued until 8pm yesterday.

Local authorities evacuated households around the foot of the mountain for fear of landslides caused by the fire.

No casualties were reported.

Local authorities and firefighters were still working hard to stamp out the fire and investigate its cause. 

VNS