Theleader was delighted at seeing Duong, 33, recovering well. He askedmedical staff of the National Institute of Burns to continue intensivetreatment for Duong so that he can return to normal life soon.
On the occasion, Commander of the Hanoi’s High Command, Lt. Gen. PhiQuoc Tuan presented the Defence Ministry’s decision to grant a 70sq.mapartment in Long Bien district to Duong’s family.
Duong wasthe only one surviving among 21 people on the Russian-made Mi-171helicopter which crashed during a parachuting exercise at around 7:30amon July 7, 2014.
Sixteen were killed instantly. Two otherssuccumbed to their injuries later that evening, bringing the totalfatalities to 18. Two more died on July 19 and September 2.
Duong suffered from multiple injuries and serious burns on 53 percent of his body.-VNA