Flooding in late July and early August damaged Pe Tien suspension bridge in Chieng So commune, severing the only route for people across the river. In response, the Son La provincial Military Command mobilized forces and has, for many days, operated free boat services to transport residents and students across the river. Despite harsh weather conditions, officers and soldiers helped hundreds of people and school children cross the river.
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Officers and soldiers of the Son La provincial Military Command providing free boats, assisting locals in crossing the river before the temporary bridge was built |
First Lieutenant Va Ba Tua, assistant of information and training of the Command of Defensive Area Region 2 - Ma River, said, “Under the direct instructions of the Son La provincial Military Command, our unit deployed rescue boats and coordinated with local forces to safely transport residents and students across the river.”
Understanding the difficulties faced by locals, the Son La provincial Military Command allocated resources to build a temporary pontoon bridge, creating safer and more convenient conditions for travel, trade, and daily life.
Lo Van Tien, head of Pe Tien village, expressed gratitude to the Son La provincial Military Command for promptly providing motorboats to help residents and students travel after floods damaged the suspension bridge. He also acknowledged the financial and manpower support in constructing a temporary pontoon bridge.
Lo Van Tien, a resident of Pe Tien village, said that before the pontoon bridge was built, villagers faced great difficulty crossing the river and often had to take long detours. He expressed joy and gratitude for the support of the Party, the State, the Government, and the soldiers, noting that the new bridge now makes daily travel and children’s going to school much easier.
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The soldiers of Son La province, together with the local militia of Chieng So commune, providing support to residents in building a temporary pontoon bridge. |
The completed bridge is a practical and meaningful initiative that not only facilitates convenient travel for residents but also strengthens the bond between the military and the people, while further highlighting the positive image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in the hearts of the people.
Translated by Ninh Vinh – Hoang Truong