Around 1 PM, a group of workers was repairing kiosks on Le Duan street, passing through An Phuoc commune, when the awning suddenly gave way. Vu Tat Thanh, 36, who was standing beneath the structure, was crushed and trapped by the heavy concrete slab.

Scene of the labor accident. *Thai Ha*

Despite immediate assistance from many individuals, the concrete block was too heavy to free Thanh. Authorities later used a crane to lift the slab and extricate the victim, but he had already died.

According to leaders from An Phuoc commune People's Committee, Le Duan street is currently undergoing upgrades and expansion. Many households with street frontage had to be cleared, leading to repair work on the structures. The incident occurred as the workers were dismantling some components.

Police are investigating the incident.

Phuoc Tuan