Criminal case initiated related to the Song Lo bridge incident

On November 6, the Investigation Police Agency, Phu Tho Provincial Police issued a Decision to prosecute the criminal case of "Violating construction regulations causing serious consequences" occurring at the Song Lo bridge project, in Doan Hung commune, Phu Tho province, from 2010 to 2015, according to Clause 3, Article 298 of the Penal Code.

The Investigation Police Agency of Phu Tho Provincial Police inspected the pillars of Song Lo bridge.

Previously, after receiving information from a number of press agencies about the serious damage at Song Lo Bridge, the Director of Phu Tho Provincial Police Department directed the Investigation Police Department to urgently investigate and collect related documents and evidence.

Specifically, the low water level of the river exposed a series of pile foundations of the bridge piers, including pier T3 with eroded ground creating a large cavity about 2m high; some pile foundations exposed rusted steel bars, completely losing the protective concrete layer of the bridge piers.

The Song Lo bridge pier was seriously damaged, causing traffic disruption on the bridge.

Based on collected documents and evidence, Phu Tho Provincial Police have issued a decision to initiate criminal proceedings to investigate and clarify the responsibilities of relevant organizations and individuals, ensuring strict handling according to the law.

Currently, the case is being further investigated and clarified by the Investigation Police Department, Phu Tho Provincial Police, to be handled according to the provisions of law.

NGOC LONG

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