Truck carrying scrap metal plunges into roadside pond, driver escapes
(Baonghean.vn) - A truck carrying scrap metal was traveling from Anh Son to Do Luong when it lost control, hit a safety post, and plunged into a deep pond next to the road.
The accident occurred at around 5:45 a.m. on April 1 on National Highway 7, passing through Khai Son Commune, Anh Son District. Truck with license plate 37S - 9144 carrying scrap metal was traveling from Anh Son to Do Luong when it lost control, hit a safety post, and fell into a deep pond next to the road.
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Truck fell into pond, water flooded almost the entire cabin. Photo: Canh Duong |
After the accident, only one driver (identity unknown) was in the car and managed to get out of the car and swim safely to shore.
The truck fell into the pond, flooding most of the cabin. The bags of scrap metal on the truck were scattered and floating on the water. The driver
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Accident scene. Photo: Canh Duong |
Immediately afterwards, authorities and rescue forces were working to salvage the car from the pond.