Tourist bus accident in Nghe An, car owner killed, 14 injured
(Baonghean.vn) - While traveling on National Highway 1A through Dien Chau district (Nghe An), a passenger bus suddenly crashed into the back of a container truck pulling a trailer that was parked on the side of the road. The strong collision caused 15 casualties on the bus.
On the morning of July 6, Captain Pham Van Luc - Deputy Head of Dien Chau Traffic Police Station said that on National Highway 1A, through Dien Chau district, a serious traffic accident had just occurred, killing 1 person and injuring 14 others.
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| Accident scene. Photo: Nguyen Phe |
The accident occurred at around 5am on July 6 on National Highway 1A, passing through Dien Hong Commune, Dien Chau District. The passenger bus with license plate number 29B-19103 (driver's identity unknown) was traveling from Hanoi to Vinh carrying more than 15 tourists.
When arriving at the above location, it suddenly crashed into the back of a container truck with license plate 76C-04542 pulling a trailer with license plate 76R-00289 driven by Nguyen Hong Luan (born in 1982, residing in Nghia Ky commune, Tu Nghia district, Quang Ngai) that was parked on the side of the road.
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| The front of the passenger bus was completely deformed after hitting the back of the container. Photo: Nguyen Phe |
The strong crash completely deformed the front of the bus, causing many people on the bus to panic and scream.
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The victims were taken to the emergency room at 115 Phu Hau General Clinic in Dien Thap Commune. Photo: Nguyen Phe. |
After the incident, Phu Hau 115 General Clinic (located in Dien Thap commune, Dien Chau district) coordinated with Nghe An 115 Emergency Center to mobilize ambulances and medical staff to the scene to support the victims and take them to the hospital for emergency treatment.
The accident left one person dead, 14 seriously injured, and many passengers with minor injuries.
The deceased was identified as Mr. Nguyen Van Tat (born 1960) - the owner of the passenger bus, residing in Hiep Hoa (Bac Giang).
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Pham Van Long - Deputy Director of Nghe An 115 Hospital said that the unit had received 14 injured people for treatment.
Upon receiving the news, Traffic Police Station 5-1, Dien Chau District Police quickly arrived at the scene to investigate and clarify the incident.
