Rescuers arrive at the landslide site in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, on May 16, 2025. At least five workers were killed and three others injured on Friday following a landslide at a hydropower plant construction site in Lai Chau, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)
HANOI, May 16 (Xinhua) -- At least five workers were killed and three others injured on Friday following a landslide at a hydropower plant construction site in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, according to the Vietnam News Agency.
The incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. (0330 GMT) at the Ta Pao Ho 1A hydropower plant in Phong Tho district.
The landslide happened during excavation work at the dam's foundation when a section of the road embankment collapsed.
Soil and rocks slid down, burying several workers at the site.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident. ■
Rescuers work at the landslide site in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, on May 16, 2025 At least five workers were killed and three others injured on Friday following a landslide at a hydropower plant construction site in Lai Chau, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)
A pair of boots is seen at the landslide site in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, on May 16, 2025. At least five workers were killed and three others injured on Friday following a landslide at a hydropower plant construction site in Lai Chau, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)
This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows the landslide site in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau. At least five workers were killed and three others injured on Friday following a landslide at a hydropower plant construction site in Lai Chau, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)
This photo taken on May 16, 2025 shows the landslide site in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau. At least five workers were killed and three others injured on Friday following a landslide at a hydropower plant construction site in Lai Chau, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)
Rescuers arrive at the landslide site in Vietnam's northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, on May 16, 2025. At least five workers were killed and three others injured on Friday following a landslide at a hydropower plant construction site in Lai Chau, according to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)