On the evening of September 14, speaking with VietNamNet reporter, Mr. Vuong Van Ung, Chairman of Vinh Lai Commune People's Committee (Lam Thao District) informed that the authorities had discovered and brought a body to shore, suspected to be a victim of the Phong Chau bridge collapse. The location where the body was found was about 10km from Phong Chau bridge.

"Currently, relevant parties are verifying and identifying the victim, so we will provide specific information later," Mr. Ung added.

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On the morning of September 14, authorities deployed to search for people and vehicles missing after the bridge collapsed. Photo: Duc Hoang

According to VietNamNet, this morning, as soon as the flood on the Red River decreased sharply, military and police forces were deployed to search for missing victims and vehicles that fell into the river.

Today's search ends at around 6pm.

First images from the locations of the search force for victims of the Phong Chau bridge collapse

First images from the locations of the search force for victims of the Phong Chau bridge collapse

Dozens of military and police officers and soldiers are focusing on searching for victims and rescuing vehicles that fell into the river after the Phong Chau bridge collapsed (Phu Tho province).
Latest search developments after 5 days of Phong Chau bridge collapse

Latest search developments after 5 days of Phong Chau bridge collapse

Authorities are surveying safety conditions to search for victims of the Phong Chau bridge collapse and install a pontoon bridge across the Red River.
Phu Tho proposes to build new Phong Chau bridge with investment capital of 865 billion VND

Phu Tho proposes to build new Phong Chau bridge with investment capital of 865 billion VND

After the Phong Chau bridge collapse, the People's Committee of Phu Tho province proposed that the Prime Minister assign the province to invest in building a new bridge with 100% support from the central budget.