On April 27th, a 20 year old Rice Farmer in Dakrong district of Quang Tri province was injured by a piece of ordnance left over from the Vietnam War while he was scattering rice seeds. He was using a metal stick to poke holes on the ground in order to put the rice seeds in when the unknown ordnance detonated.

He fell unconscious and was taken to Hue General Hospital for first aid and treatment.

He lost one finger in the right hand and received one abdominal injuries. This accident was reported to CPI by Hue General Hospital in May. The patient remains in the hospital, recovering.