Prosecution of truck driver who reversed the car causing the death of a pregnant woman and her three children from Nghe An

On June 9, the Investigation Police Agency - Bac Tu Liem District Police (Hanoi) announced that it had issued a decision to prosecute and temporarily detain Bui Tuan Anh (born in 1992, residing in Zone 7, Tram Than, Phu Ninh District, Phu Tho Province) for violating traffic regulations.

Bui Tuan Anh at the police station. Photo: Provided by the police

Previously, on May 31, Bui Tuan Anh drove a truck causing a serious traffic accident that killed an 8-month pregnant woman and her daughter on Vo Quy Huan Street, Phuc Dien Ward, Bac Tu Liem District.

At the above time, Mr. Nguyen Van H. (born in 1991, in Nhan Thanh, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An province) was driving a motorbike carrying his pregnant wife and 4-year-old daughter. When approaching the gate of Minh Khai Secondary School on Vo Quy Huan street, a truck driven by Bui Tuan Anh, while reversing, dragged Mr. H.'s entire family under the truck.

The accident caused Mr. H.’s wife to give birth prematurely at the scene and she later died. The newborn boy and 4-year-old girl also died on arrival at the hospital. Mr. H. suffered minor injuries.

At the investigation agency, Tuan Anh confessed that at that time he was transporting goods to deliver to customers.

When he reached the above road, he realized he was on the wrong road and saw a sign prohibiting heavy trucks from 6am to 9am ahead, so Bui Tuan Anh stopped and backed up, intending to turn onto Phuc Minh street, about 20 meters away.

However, due to haste, lack of observation, and not seeing the motorbike behind, when reversing, Tuan Anh's truck caused a tragic accident.