Da Nang: A major road collapsed, more than 7,000 people were isolated.

Due to the recent flood, dozens of landslides have appeared on the roads leading to 6 villages of Tra Doc commune (Da Nang city). This has isolated more than 1,400 households with more than 7,000 people for nearly half a month.

The stream section collapsed, more than 10m of concrete road was swept away into the abyss.

Video : Landslide on vital road leaves more than 7,000 people in highland isolated

Accordingly, the heavy rains at the end of October caused serious damage to the traffic routes in Tra Doc commune with more than 40 large and small landslides. In particular, in addition to landslides from the hills, Route DH8 was also broken and completely collapsed at 3 large points, cutting off 6 villages of the commune from the outside.

According to the actual records of SGGP reporters, the area at the beginning of the DH8 route from Truong Son Dong Street to about 6km inwards is relatively stable. However, the further inwards, this route begins to appear dozens of large and small landslides. In particular, in the area near Nong Van Den Primary School, the flood swept away a section of concrete road and drainage culvert, creating a deep abyss. According to observations, the landslide is about 10m deep and about 15m long.

This is the only road for 7,000 people in Tra Doc commune.

The flood destroyed the entire concrete foundation and drainage system at the foot of the mountain, completely cutting off traffic. This is the only 32km long road leading to villages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 of Tra Doc commune, with more than 1,400 households and 7,000 people living there (90% of whom are ethnic minorities of the Cadong ethnic group). The landslide directly affected the lives and activities of the people, especially the travel, study of students and transportation of food.

Despite knowing the danger, people still have to take the temporary road next to the area where the landslide just occurred.

The Tra Doc commune authorities have built a temporary dirt road inside the landslide site for people to travel temporarily. However, this road can only be used in sunny weather because landslides can easily appear when it rains, which is very dangerous.

Landslide causing traffic disruption on Route 8 in Tra Doc seen from above

Landslide scene seen from the temporary road

Mr. Nguyen Van Xuyen, Vice Chairman of Tra Doc Commune People's Committee, said that the travel of people in 6 highland villages of the commune is facing many difficulties due to landslides.

Danger warning signs are placed on both sides of the landslide.

NGUYEN CUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/da-nang-tuyen-duong-huyet-mach-bi-sat-lo-hon-7000-dan-bi-co-lap-post823282.html