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Flash flood leaves 15 dead, more than 100 missing in Lao Cai

VGP – A massive flash flood swept through a village in the northern province of Lao Cai early Tuesday, leaving at least 15 residents dead and more than 100 others missing, according to Lao Cai Newspaper.

Posts Khanh Phuong

September 11, 2024 8:14 AM GMT+7
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A massive flash flood swept through Lang Nu village, Phuc Khanh commune in Lao Cai's Bao Yen district early Tuesday, burrying 35 houses with 128 residents

The tragic incident occurred in Lang Nu village, Phuc Khanh commune in Lao Cai's Bao Yen district, burying 35 houses with 128 residents.

Local rescue workers have found 10 survivors

With roads cut off and communication lines down, the search for survivors has proven challenging, but local authorities are working tirelessly to locate the missing./.