VietNamNet Bridge – The Len Co quarry in the central province of Nghe An’s Yen Thanh District collapsed at 8 am, April 1, killing at least seven workers while 30 others are still buried.

There were 40 workers at that scene when the slide broke out. Of these, 35 were and machinery were burried by about 5000 cubic meters of rocks, said Nguyen Tho Tien, a witness.

Of the buried workers, 7 were found dead and 5 were severely injured. They were rescued at 12.30 pm. All of them are locals.

The local government has mobilized 200 policemen, soldiers, health workers and specialized vehicles to take part in the rescue. A mobile health station has been set up on the spot.

The provincial authorities have offered monetary support to families of the victims.

Some other companies are the exploiters of the quarry, with five rock exploiting areas set up there.

The quarry is around 100km from Vinh City. Chin Men Co. Ltd. is licensed to mine. The firm has allowed some contractors to work there.

The search for victims in the ruins is continuing but faces difficulties due to thecomplex terrain.

Over three years ago, 18 workers died in a mine collapse in Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province.

PV