Close-up of Giang River suspension bridge after the accident that killed 5 people
Huy Thu•October 5, 2020 10:33
(Baonghean.vn) - A serious traffic accident on the night of October 4 broke a section of the railing on the Giang River suspension bridge. Authorities temporarily used bamboo to fence it off to warn traffic participants.
Suspension bridgeGiang River or also known as Chua Market suspension bridge is located at Km105+970 QL46C, built and put into use since 1987. Suspension bridgeGiang Riverconnecting Thanh Lien and Phong Thinh communes (Thanh Chuong). Photo: Huy Thu
Initially, this bridge was located on Provincial Road 533 managed by the Nghe An Department of Transport. In 2017, Provincial Road 533 was upgraded to National Highway 46C, so the road and bridge were transferred to the Traffic Safety Department for management. Photo: Huy Thu
On the night of October 4, an incident occurred on this suspension bridge.tragic accidentbetween a car with license plate 30A - 93.553 and a motorbike with license plate 72G1 135.79, killing 5 people. The victims' identities include: Nguyen The Tuan (born 1980), Le Dinh Anh (born 1983), Le Dinh Quyet (born 1973) residing in Thanh Nho commune; Hoang Anh Tuan (born 1992) and Dao Van Nam residing in Thanh Lien commune (Thanh Chuong). Photo: Huy Thu
The accident caused a nearly 10 meter long section of the bridge railing to be blown away. Authorities used bamboo to temporarily tie it up and also set up a barrier next to it to warn traffic participants. Photo: Huy Thu
The bridge railings were knocked off the bridge. A resident of Thanh Lien commune whose house is near the bridge said: We heard a loud crash into the bridge when the accident happened. Photo: Huy Thu
Bamboo trees used as temporary railings on the Giang River suspension bridge after the tragic accident on the night of October 4. Photo: Huy Thu
On the morning of October 5, many people still flocked to the Giang River suspension bridge to see the scene of the accident on the night of October 4. Everyone expressed concern for the safety of people and vehicles passing on this bridge. Photo: Huy Thu
While the police were investigating the scene, the authorities were on duty to regulate traffic and vehicles passing through the Giang River suspension bridge. An officer from the Department of Road Management II, General Department of Roads of Vietnam said: After the police's investigation of the scene is completed, we will immediately start restoring the railing system, as well as the items damaged by the accident. Photo: Huy Thu
The Deputy Prime Minister requested relevant units to urgently visit the victims' families, survey and assess the causes, and find preventive solutions.
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