Around 13h30, during heavy rain, large amounts of earth and rocks from the cut slope of Vi O Lac Pass in Ba Vi commune fell, blocking the road. The landslide also brought down a tree, obstructing one side of the road. Hundreds of oto were unable to pass the section connecting Ba Vi commune and the old Kon Plong commune, leading to a traffic jam lasting over two hours.
Vi O Lac Pass landslide, vehicles attempting to cross. Video provided by residents.
Thanh Minh Thuan, Chairman of Ba Vi commune, reported that the landslide deposited approximately 100 cubic meters of material onto the road surface. The Quang Ngai Department of Construction deployed personnel and excavators to clear the debris.
The Duc Pho - Area 6 traffic police station deployed officers to provide early warnings and establish roadblocks at both ends of the affected area to coordinate traffic. Drivers received advice not to attempt to pass through the landslide zone, to follow instructions from authorities, and to drive slowly for safety.
By approximately 15h30, one lane of the road was cleared. The area is currently experiencing heavy rain, with significant fog in the afternoon, limiting visibility.
Vi O Lac Pass is located on national highway 24, a vital route connecting eastern Quang Ngai with the Mang Den Tourist Area and Kon Tum ward. The road also serves as a gateway linking the Northern Central Highlands with the Central Coast.
In addition to the aforementioned landslide, national highway 24 is experiencing a cracked cut slope near Ba Tang slope and about 100 meters of subsidence in the section through KoPring village, Mang Den. The province is currently requesting 2,300 billion VND in support from the central government to upgrade this route.
Previously, in october, Lo Xo Pass, which connects Quang Ngai with Da Nang, experienced landslides at dozens of locations, leaving many drivers stranded for three days.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the area from Ha Tinh to Khanh Hoa will experience rain today. From this evening until 18/11, Quang Tri to Da Nang, eastern Quang Ngai, and Gia Lai will receive 200-400 mm of rain, with some areas exceeding 700 mm. Western Quang Ngai to Dak Lak will see 50-100 mm of rain, with some places receiving over 200 mm. Prolonged heavy rain poses a risk of landslides in mountainous regions. Rain is expected to gradually decrease from 22/11.
Pham Linh
