Truck catches fire on National Highway

The site where a truck burst into flames. — Photo vov.vn

HÀ NỘI (VNS) — A truck burst into flames at 4pm yesterday on National Highway 18, destroying all the goods it was carrying.

The incident occurred in Phủ Lỗ Commune in Hà Nội’s Sóc Sơn District. The truck was on its way from Bắc Ninh Province to Nội Bài International Airport.

The fire, which was extinguished after one hour, and the high columns of smoke completely destroyed the goods. –– VNS

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