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Mercury contamination scare sparks panic, exodus in Vietnam | Video

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Thousands of people have fled their homes in central Hanoi after mercury was released into the environment in a fire that destroyed a light bulb factory. Authorities are now scrambling to minimise the health risks. Tung Ngo reports.

Mercury contamination scare sparks panic, exodus in Vietnam | Video

20 Sep 2019 12:22am

Thousands of people have fled their homes in central Hanoi after mercury was released into the environment in a fire that destroyed a light bulb factory. Authorities are now scrambling to minimise the health risks. Tung Ngo reports.

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