Baby dies after ceiling plaster falls on him in Vietnam

NGHE AN, VIETNAM – A six-month-old baby boy has died in a tragic accident after a section of ceiling plaster fell on him while he slept in his home in Bich Hao commune.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of May 25. The infant, identified as N.M.K., was sleeping in a crib protected by a mosquito net when a large piece of plaster from the concrete ceiling collapsed onto him, causing severe injuries that led to his death.

The house where the tragedy occurred was built by the family several years ago. The incident has raised questions about the construction quality and the adhesion of the plaster to the ceiling.

Local authorities stated that the intense heat and high temperatures in the region in recent days may have caused the concrete to contract. This contraction could have weakened the plaster's adhesion, leading to the collapse. A local leader described the event as heartbreaking and a stark reminder of the need to ensure safety in construction.

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In recent days, the local weather has experienced intense heat, high temperatures may have caused the concrete to shrink, the adhesion of the plaster is poor, causing the plaster to fall. This is a heartbreaking incident and also a lesson for the need to ensure safety in construction.