Vietnam: Devastating landslides hit army camp
19 October 2020 |
8:58 am
Heavy flooding and landslides have hit central Vietnam for more than a week. Rescue workers faced a dangerous situation, after 13 of them died trying to reach those trapped in the mud.
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