Truck crashed into 2 houses, 1 person died

(Baonghean.vn)- After fatally hitting a pedestrian, the truck lost control and crashed into a house at midnight. People had to saw the cabin to save the driver.

At about 3:50 a.m. on January 20, on National Highway 1A, through An Thinh block, Quynh Thien ward, Hoang Mai town, a serious traffic accident occurred, killing 1 person and sending 1 person to the hospital.

The truck crashed into the wall of two houses on the side of the road. Photo: Thanh Yen

Accordingly, at the above time, truck BKS-13002 traveling from Vinh - Hanoi to the above location hit a woman about 50 years old (identity not yet determined) who was walking, causing the victim to die.

The truck then crashed into two houses on the side of the road. After the strong impact, the wall of the house collapsed, trapping the driver in the cabin. Locals had to use a crowbar to rescue him and take him to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Truck driver trapped in cabin. Photo: Thanh Yen

Fortunately, 4 people sleeping in 2 houses escaped.

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

Thanh Yen