Accra: Five workers were killed and two others injured in a workplace accident in Vietnam's central province of Thanh Hoa, as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on Sunday. The tragic incident took place at a pig farm in Thach Quang commune around 5:30 p.m. local time on Saturday.
According to Ghana News Agency, the accident began when a worker, who was repairing an electrical system near a manure filtration pit, suffered an electric shock and fell into the pit. In a desperate attempt to rescue their co-worker, several other workers entered the pit but soon showed signs of suffocation, leading to the loss of five lives.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. The community and families affected by this tragic event are seeking answers and support as they cope with the aftermath.