Lai Chau landslide kills 6 people

by VTV404 August 2018 Last updated at 09:42 AM

Sin Chai village after landslides (Source: VNA)
Sin Chai village after landslides (Source: VNA)

VTV.vn - A heavy landslide occurred in the Mù Sang and Vàng Ma Chải communes of Phong Thổ district, in the northern province of Lai Châu on Friday afternoon.

6 people were reported to have died, 5 have gone missing, 2 people were injured and 7 houses were completely swept away.

Roads leading to Mù Sang and Vàng Ma Chải communes have been blocked due to the landslide. Local authorities are doing their best to reach and rescue victims.

Meanwhile, heavy rains have continued in Lai Chau province, causing difficulties for rescue efforts.

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