Nghe An: Tractor trailer collides with pedestrian and motorbike, causing 2 casualties
At about 5:15 a.m. on June 14, on National Highway 48, through Quan Mit hamlet, Nghia Thanh commune, Nghia Dan district, a traffic accident occurred.
A tractor trailer with license plate 37C-306.XX (driver's identity unknown) was traveling from Thai Hoa town to Quy Hop, when it reached the area passing Quan Mit hamlet, Nghia Thanh commune, Nghia Dan district, it suddenly collided with Mr. Phung Van Ph. (born in 1938), residing in Quan Mit hamlet, Nghia Thanh, who was walking across the street.
The strong collision caused Mr. Ph. to die on the spot. The driver then turned the wheel but continued to collide with a motorbike with license plate 37B1-304.37 driven by Ms. Le Thi Y. (born in 1976), residing in Le Loi hamlet, Nghia Hieu commune (Nghia Dan) who was traveling in the opposite direction, causing Ms. Y. to be seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Upon receiving the news, the authorities were present to block off the scene and direct traffic.
The cause of the accident is currently being investigated by authorities.
