12-Year-Old Boy Dies in Flooded Alley in Vietnam, Suspected Electrocution
A 12-year-old boy was found dead in a flooded alley in Thuan Giao ward, Binh Duong province, Vietnam. Authorities are investigating a suspected electrocution. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities of urban infrastructure and safety measures in Vietnam, where flash floods due to underdeveloped infrastructure and extreme weather have become a growing concern.
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