4 people seriously injured in the collision between 2 Northeast buses

(Baonghean.vn) - Thanh Chuong District General Hospital has received 4 victims of the collision between 2 Dong Bac buses. Among them, 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, as of 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

Due to the serious injuries of these two victims, 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, resident of 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 about 6:45 a.m. on October 8, 2017 at Km 40+ 800 National Highway 46, passing 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 stuck 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 curve of 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 be smashed to pieces.

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 released the damaged vehicles to ensure traffic flow. The incident is being investigated and handled according to regulations.

Ha Temple