The scene of the accident. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Thủy

QUẢNG TRỊ — The Quảng Trị Provincial Police reported that a coach accident on Friday morning resulted in 13 people sustaining serious injuries.

The incident was reported to the police at 4:50 am.

The coach, bearing the license plate 43F-00170 and owned by the Tân Kim Chi Company, was en route from Hà Nội to Đà Nẵng under the control of 39-year-old Nguyễn Sin from Hòa Sơn Commune, Hòa Vang District, Đà Nẵng.

It was carrying 34 individuals, comprising 32 passengers, the driver, and an assistant.

The accident occurred as the coach was passing through Chấp Nam Village, Vĩnh Chấp Commune, Vĩnh Linh District, in Quảng Trị Province, leading to it overturning. Several passengers sustained severe injuries and were trapped inside the vehicle.

In response, the Quảng Trị Provincial Police immediately mobilised specialised vehicles and personnel from the provincial Fire Prevention, Fighting, and Rescue Police Department, deploying dozens of officers and soldiers to administer first aid to the victims.

By 6:00 am, all victims had been successfully rescued and were receiving specialized treatment at the Vĩnh Linh District General Hospital and the Quảng Trị Province General Hospital.

Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing. VNS