Landslide buries café in Lâm Đồng, killing two

August 12, 2025 - 21:30

Initial reports showed that heavy rain, which had caused flooding in several areas of the tourist destination Đà Lạt, could be the cause of the landslide.

The scene of the incident in Xuân Trường – Đà Lạt Ward, Lâm Đồng Province. — VNA/VNS Photo

LÂM ĐỒNG — Two people were killed as a landslide buried a café at the foot of a talus wall in Xuân Trường – Đà Lạt Ward, local authorities said on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred at Tây Hồ Café in Alley 108 on Hùng Vương Street at around 6pm, killing one person on the spot.

The other victim was rescued and rushed to Hoàn Mỹ Hospital, but later died.

Authorities work at Tây Hồ Café, the site of the landslide, on Tuesday evening. — VNA/VNS Photo Chu Quốc Hùng

Initial reports showed that heavy rain, which had caused flooding in several areas of the tourist destination Đà Lạt, could be the cause of the landslide.

Further investigations are being carried out by local authorities. — VNS

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