Vietnam sends condolences over deadly Turkey mine blast

VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over Turkey’s tragic mine blast in Bartine province on October 14 that killed more than 40 people.

About 110 people were working in the mine when the explosion occurred, said Turkish officials.

Reuters quoted Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan saying the death toll has risen to 41, and about 10 people were receiving treatment in hospital.

Turkish prosecutors immediately launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

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