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Aug 22, 2015 / 10:11

Quang Ninh ordered to settle consequences of a recent accident

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has demanded the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) in collaboration with Quang Ninh People`s Committee to settle consequences of a recent coal mining accident in the locality.

On early August 20, an accident following a water breakout at a Thanh Cong Coal Factory work site of the Hon Gai Coal Company, an affiliate of Vinacomin, killed one worker and injured many others.
PM Dung asked Vinacomin in coordination with the Quang Ninh People’s Committee to mobilise all available forces to search for the missing, treat the injured, hold a proper funeral for the deceased and visit the families of the victims. 

 
Workers search for the missing
Workers search for the missing
Vinacomin in particular was required to examine all of its coal mines to prevent similar incidents from occurring elsewhere. 
The National Committee for Search and Rescue, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Industry and Trade were also told to join search and rescue and ensure security at the accident site.