Car hit by train, 5 people escaped
(Baonghean.vn) - A 7-seat car traveling from National Highway 1A turned into a residential road and crossed the railway without looking, was hit by a train, 5 people escaped.
The railway traffic accident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on January 27 on the railway line at Km240+625, passing through Tan Hung block, Quynh Thien ward, Hoang Mai town.
Accordingly, at the above time, a 7-seat INOVA car with license plate 37A- XXX, carrying 5 people, was traveling from National Highway 1A, turning onto a residential road and crossing the railway without a barrier.
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Accident scene. Photo: Thanh Yen |
Due to lack of observation, at the same time the SE5 passenger train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City was traveling, the car was thrown to the side of the road and severely damaged.
Fortunately, the driver and four people in the car were able to break the door and escape before the train hit.
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The car was badly damaged. Photo: Thanh Yen |
Currently, Hoang Mai Town Police are coordinating with the Railway industry to overcome the consequences of the accident./.