4 people seriously injured in the collision of 2 Northeast buses

(Baonghean.vn) - Thanh Chuong District General Hospital has received 4 victims in the collision between 2 Dong Bac buses. Of these, 2 victims with serious injuries were transferred to a higher level.

» 2 Northeast buses collided, driver trapped in cabin

According to the emergency department of Thanh Chuong District General Hospital, by 8:00 a.m. on October 8, 4 victims of the accident between 2 Northeast buses had been admitted to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Among them, driver Nguyen Dinh Thong suffered a broken left leg. Another victim, Nguyen Thi Bich Hai, suffered a broken left kneecap and an injury to her right humerus.

Thanh Chuong District Police force examines the scene of the accident. Photo: Dinh Ha

Because the injuries of these two victims were quite serious, they were transferred to a higher level hospital this morning for treatment and care.

Driver Tran Van Sau suffered multiple injuries to his eyes and face. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh (35 years old, residing in Thanh Van commune, Thanh Chuong) suffered multiple injuries, suspected of having a traumatic brain injury. These two victims are receiving intensive treatment at Thanh Chuong District General Hospital.

The accident occurred at around 6:45 a.m. on October 8, 2017 at Km 40+800 of National Highway 46, through Dong Van commune, Thanh Chuong district.

Driver Tran Van Sau is being treated at Thanh Chuong Hospital. Photo: Dinh Ha

At the time of the accident, there were many passengers on both buses. The driver of bus 37B - 8099, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thong (32 years old, living in Vinh City), was trapped in the cabin when the accident happened and had to be rescued by a tow truck.

According to witnesses and authorities working at the scene, two buses from the Dong Bac company were approaching the bend in Dong Thuong hamlet, Dong Van commune when they collided head-on. The strong impact caused the front of the two buses, 37B-00712 and 37B – 8099, to shatter.

Patient Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh is being bandaged and examined at the eye department of Thanh Chuong hospital. Photo: Dinh Ha

Thanh Chuong District Police have completed the scene investigation and cleared the vehicles to ensure traffic safety. The incident is being investigated and handled according to regulations.

Ha Temple