Investigators: Laos’ Dam collapse not a “force majeure” event
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The collapse of saddle dam D at the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project in Attapeu province last year was not considered as “force majeure”, a senior government official said yesterday.
Vice President of the National Investigation Committee (NIC) formed by the government to investigate the cause of the disaster, which killed dozens of villagers and left thousands homeless, revealed the findings of the investigation at a press conference.
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