Nghe An: Truck carrying soil crossing railway was hit by train, driver died on the spot

The accident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on February 23 on the North-South railway section through Vinh My block, Vinh Tan ward (Vinh city).

Accident scene. Photo: Nguyen Phan

At the above time, the freight train was traveling from South to North, when reaching Vinh My block, it suddenly crashed into a truck carrying soil with license plate 37C - 017... that was trying to cross the railway.

The collision was so strong that the driver was thrown out of the cabin, the truck was thrown by the train into a nearby lake. Not stopping, the truck driver continued to be dragged under the train and dragged for about 20 meters. Discovering the incident, the train quickly stopped to clarify the matter.

At the scene, the truck carrying soil was severely damaged, the truck driver died on the spot and relevant authorities were present at the scene to clarify the incident.