House explosion kills one in northern Vietnam

By Viet An   November 13, 2024 | 10:54 pm PT
House explosion kills one in northern Vietnam
The aftermath of a house explosion in Bac Giang Province in northern Vietnam, Nov. 13, 2024. Photo by VnExpress/Luc Nam
A deadly explosion rocked a house in northern Bac Giang Province on Wednesday evening, killing one person.

The blast, which occurred around 8 p.m., destroyed the home of 33-year-old Be Van Chien, causing the roof and walls to collapse.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud, bomb-like explosion, followed by flames and a series of smaller blasts. The 100-square-meter house was severely damaged, with debris scattered across the site. Firecracker remnants were also found at the scene.

Several explosions could be heard coming from a house in Bac Giang, Nov. 13, 2024. Video by VnExpress/Nhat Nam

Chien was the only person inside the house at the time of the explosion. His wife and child were not home. Local authorities confirmed Chien's death.

Bui Quang Chuc, chairman of the Vo Tranh Commune People’s Committee, said that police are continuing to examine the incident to determine its cause.

 
 
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