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Rains hamper search for survivors after Laos dam collapse
AFP, Published on 26/07/2018
» ATTAPEU, Laos: Rescuers battled fresh rains on Thursday to reach scores of people still missing after a dam collapse in southern Laos that unleashed a torrent of water, washing away whole villages and killing at least 26 people.
Korean firm saw risk of dam collapse 24 hours before
News, AFP, Published on 26/07/2018
» SEOUL: SK Engineering & Construction, the South Korean partner in a Laos hydropower dam, said Wednesday it discovered the upper part of the structure had washed away 24 hours before it collapsed, engulfing seven of 12 villages downstream.
Lao PM: 131 missing from dam collapse, 26 bodies recovered
AFP, Published on 25/07/2018
» ATTAPEU, Laos: The Lao prime minister said Wednesday 131 people are still missing two days after a dam collapse swamped several villages in the country's south, killing at least 26 people.
S.Korea firm says Laos dam damage found day before collapse
AFP, Published on 25/07/2018
» SEOUL: The South Korean partner in a Laos hydropower dam said Wednesday it discovered the upper part of the structure had washed away 24 hours before it collapsed, engulfing villages and leaving hundreds missing.