Fourth missing in dam disaster, say witnesses

Workers who directly witnessed the Stung Atai dam accident more than a week ago have contested government accounts, telling the Post four, not three, men were still missing after an outlet pipe burst. Those working or living near the dam also told the Post investigations pledged by the Chinese embassy and the construction firm (Cambodia) Hydropower Development Co Ltd, a subsidiary of the state-run China Datang Corporation, had never taken place. … The employee said the water level in the dam’s reservoir had reached a very high level leading up to the accident, which led to flooding in areas surrounding the site at O’som commune, in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district. … Chear Srey Nuon, the sister-in-law of 29-year-old Tang Lisok, whose family has presumed him dead and already held a funeral, said on Wednesday that the Chinese firm gave them $3,300 in compensation and told them to shut up around the media. …. Srey Nuon was angered by rumours that the Chinese victim’s family received $15,000 and said about 10 employees had left the job since the accident out of fear. …

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