Korean tourist dies after fatal accident in Vietnam

A view of Mount Langbiang in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong near Dalat in southern Vietnam. [YONHAP]

Another fatal accident occurred near Dalat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, following the deaths of four Korean travelers swept away by a flooding in the city earlier this week.

According to local media outlets on Friday, a Korean female traveler in her 60s fell 4 meters (13 feet) at Mount Langbiang in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on Thursday.

The woman had been taking photos at the top of the mountain with her tour group when she slipped, according to Vietnam News Agency. She was transferred to a nearby hospital, where she eventually died.

There apparently were warning signs posted in the area.

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Langbiang is located some 12 kilometers (7 miles) from Dalat and 1,200 meters above sea level.

Local authorities have reportedly demanded that officials and tourism companies tighten safety measures.

Dalat is a tourist hotspot frequently visited by Koreans due to its temperate weather all year round and noted for its lakes and waterfalls.

On Tuesday, four Korean tourists were killed in Dalat after their car was swept away by floodwater following heavy rains.

BY SARAH KIM [kim.sarah@joongang.co.kr]