VietNamNet Bridge – The Minister of Construction on July 2 reported to the government the reason for the collapse of Can Tho Bridge last September, which killed over 50.

 

Panorama of Can Tho bridge collapse

 

The tragedy occurred on the morning of September 26, 2007, killing over 50 and injuring dozens of workers. The Prime Minister set up the State Investigation Council to seek the reason for the collapse. After nine months of investigation, the council announced the reason on July 2.

 

The council’s chairman, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Quan, said the major reason was the depression of the foundation of a key temporary pillar. He said the collapse caused by the depression took place within 20 seconds.

 

He added that according to regulations, the major responsibility belongs to the designer but the depression on such a narrow scale may be considered a risk, as it is very difficult to anticipate in a design.

 

Quan said the Japanese side completely agreed with the above investigation result.

 

“The responsibility belongs to three sides: the investor, the contractor and the consulter. The Japanese contractor and consulter executed their civil responsibility through compensation,” the Minister said.

 

He said the Ministry of Public Security will continue investigation and suggest forms of punishment after researching the State Investigation Council’s documents.

 

Le Nhung(Vietnamnet)

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