Floods and Landslides in Vietnam Kill 6
VIETNAM – At least 6 people were killed and others were trapped under the soil after heavy rains resulted to floods and landslides in Vietnam on Sunday night.
A passenger bus was buried, killing 6 while 16 others were injured in central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province according to local reports on Monday.
The bus, carrying 32 people, including two drivers and one assistant, was struck by a landslide while passing through a landslide-prone section of the Khanh Le Pass, burying and severely damaging its front.
Many passengers were trapped inside.
Authorities were able to reach the bus after midnight due to heavy rain.
4 of the deceased have been recovered, while 2 remain trapped under the soil as rescue efforts continue.
19 injured passengers were transported to a local hospital.
