Laos updates dam collapse death toll; 33 confirmed dead, 98 missing
- 6 years ago
The authorities in Laos have reportedly confirmed the death toll and number of missing after a dam collapse in the southern part of the country late last month... that triggered a flash flood and forced thousands of people to flee their homes.
Local news outlet ABC Laos... cites local authorities saying that as of Saturday, local time, at least 33 deaths have been confirmed and 98 people are still missing in the southern province of Attapeu .
Authorities say the death toll may climb as most of the bodies have yet to be recovered and are still buried under neck-deep mud.
The hyroelectric dam was under construction by South Korea's SK Engineering and Construction Company.
The Korean government has sent medical teams and supplies to the site to help with the recovery efforts.
Local news outlet ABC Laos... cites local authorities saying that as of Saturday, local time, at least 33 deaths have been confirmed and 98 people are still missing in the southern province of Attapeu .
Authorities say the death toll may climb as most of the bodies have yet to be recovered and are still buried under neck-deep mud.
The hyroelectric dam was under construction by South Korea's SK Engineering and Construction Company.
The Korean government has sent medical teams and supplies to the site to help with the recovery efforts.