Scene of the train accident that left 4 people dead and injured

(Baonghean.vn) - Initial information shows that the two deceased men are Hung and Luong (both residing in Vinh City). Authorities are currently conducting an autopsy to investigate the cause of the accident.

» 4-seater car was crushed by train, 2 people died on the spot

The accident occurred at around 1:45 p.m. on July 4. A Toyota car with license plate 37A-184.46 traveling toward National Highway 1 through a civilian road intersecting with the railway at km299+600, through Hamlet 4, Nghi Yen Commune, Nghi Loc District, was hit by a train.

The identities of the two deceased victims are Mr. Nguyen The Luong (born in 1974, residing in block 3, Cua Nam ward, Vinh city) and Mr. Le Ky Hung (born in 1958, residing in block 9, Doi Cung ward, Vinh city).

The two injured people were Nguyen Anh Tuan (born in 1976) and Nguyen Thi Quynh (born in 1984), both living in Cua Nam ward, Vinh city. It is known that the car that crashed was rented by this group of people to drive themselves.

The train crashed into the car and pushed it a long distance before stopping. There were 4 people in the car at the time, 2 of whom died on the spot. Authorities and local residents are using crowbars and hammers to get the victims out. Photo: Hong Hai

The car flipped over. Due to the strong force of the crash, the car was deformed and many parts were severely damaged. Photo: Hong Hai

The two deceased victims were identified as Hung and Luong, both residing in Vinh City. The other two injured were taken to the emergency room. The train continued its journey 30 minutes after the accident. Photo: Kim Cuong

Rescue forces towed the car to the police station to assist in the investigation and clarify the cause of the accident. Photo: Nam Phuc

The scene of the accident was a residential crossroad without a barrier. This is also a “black spot” for traffic accidents. Photo: Nam Phuc

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