HA NOI — A 42-year-old construction engineer was sentenced to three years' probation by Ha Noi People's Court on Thursday following the collapse of four girders of the under-construction Thanh Tri – Phap Van viaduct in April 2010.
Do Cong Hoan's failure to follow construction regulations was found to be the main cause of the accident, leading to damage worth VND700 million ($33,300)
He was also fined VND10 million ($470).
No casualties were reported.
Pine trees in Da Lat at risk of falling down
LAM DONG — Hundreds of local residents have asked authorities in the resort city of Da Lat to chop down the pine trees that line the streets to avoid the risk of them falling during heavy rains and storms.
According to Da Lat's Urban Construction Company, about 70 trees in the Central Highland city should be cut down.
Last year, Da Lat cut down more than 400 trees before the rainy season. — VNS
Do Cong Hoan's failure to follow construction regulations was found to be the main cause of the accident, leading to damage worth VND700 million ($33,300)
He was also fined VND10 million ($470).
No casualties were reported.
Pine trees in Da Lat at risk of falling down
LAM DONG — Hundreds of local residents have asked authorities in the resort city of Da Lat to chop down the pine trees that line the streets to avoid the risk of them falling during heavy rains and storms.
According to Da Lat's Urban Construction Company, about 70 trees in the Central Highland city should be cut down.
Last year, Da Lat cut down more than 400 trees before the rainy season. — VNS
