Shocked witness recounts gas explosion that injured 4 people in Hanoi

At approximately 10:00 AM on August 15th, a large explosion occurred at house number 42 on Yen Phu Street (Ba Dinh District, Hanoi ). At the scene, police identified four injured individuals who were taken to Xanh Pon General Hospital for emergency treatment.

The scene was devastated after the explosion.

Mr. Nghiem Xuan Tuyen is still in shock after witnessing the incident. He recounted that a very loud explosion came from house number 42, causing people nearby to panic and run away, with broken glass scattered all over the street.

"I saw two people running out of the house, one with burns all over their body, the other bleeding profusely. Another person, injured, was lying on the street when they were hit by flying glass," Tuyen recounted.

According to Mr. Tuyen, at least two people walking about 300 meters away from the scene also suffered minor injuries from flying glass shards.

The motorbike overturned and debris was scattered all over the main Yen Phu road.

A woman living about 50 meters from the scene said that after the loud explosion, smoke filled the street, and debris and furniture were scattered everywhere.

"I was shocked to witness the unprecedented devastation. At that time, I did not dare run near the scene for fear of another explosion. I could only stand at home and watch the incident," the woman said.

Authorities have sealed off the scene of the incident.

According to VietNamNet reporters, immediately after the explosion occurred, the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police force of Ba Dinh District Police arrived at the scene to rescue and search for the victims.

By nearly 12 noon the same day, the authorities had sealed off the entire scene. The Fire and Rescue Police force coordinated with the Urban Environment Company to clean up the debris thrown from the explosion.

Initially, authorities determined the explosion was caused by gas, and four people were injured and taken to Saint Paul General Hospital for treatment.

According to information from the Saint Paul General Hospital, 3 out of 4 patients with severe burns were transferred to the National Burn Institute for treatment. The remaining patient is in a less serious condition and is being treated at the hospital.

The Ba Dinh District Police are investigating and clarifying the cause of the explosion.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-chung-bang-hoang-ke-lai-vu-no-khi-gas-khien-4-nguoi-bi-thuong-o-ha-noi-2177720.html