Dak Lak promptly rescued 2 people swept away by floodwaters

On the evening of November 6, due to the influence of storm No. 13, in Dong Xuan commune, Dak Lak province, there was heavy wind and rain, causing rapid water flow, posing a danger to people and vehicles participating in traffic.

The victims' car was swept away more than 10 meters from the scene. Photo: VNA

At around 8:00 p.m. on November 6, Mr. Nguyen Huu Duoc (born in 1972 in Dak Lak province) and the driver were driving a 5-seat Toyota car traveling from Dak Lak province to Gia Lai. When they reached the Ho Trong bridge area (Long Thach village, Dong Xuan commune), 20 meters from the railway along National Highway 19C, the car was suddenly swept away by the strong current.

The two people in the car managed to open the door and escape, clinging to bamboo bushes along the roadside and calling for help. Local people who discovered the incident quickly informed the local authorities and rescue forces.

Rescue forces of Dong Xuan commune, Dak Lak province, coordinated with local people to rescue two victims. Photo: VNA

At around 10:30 p.m., Dong Xuan Commune rescue team coordinated with local people to approach the scene to rescue. Ho Tan Duc, a local resident, bravely held a life buoy and swam across the fast-flowing water to reach the victims. Rescuers on shore coordinated to use ropes to pull the victims safely to shore.

At the scene, the two victims were only slightly injured, the car was swept away more than 10 meters.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/dak-lak-kip-thoi-ung-cuu-2-nguoi-bi-nuoc-lu-cuon-troi-20251107105655434.htm