Train accident kills three

February 20, 2017 - 17:30

A serious collision between a train and another vehicle occurred this afternoon in Phú Lộc District, Thừa Thiên – Huế Province, killing at least three people.

Photo shows the scene of the accident. The truck involved was destroyed. —Photo tuoitre.vn
Viet Nam News

THỪA THIÊN – HUẾ — A serious collision between a train and another vehicle occurred this afternoon in Phú Lộc District, Thừa Thiên – Huế Province, killing at least three people.

The SE2 train, travelling from HCM City to Hà Nội, collided with a truck at a crossing in Phước Hưng Village, Lộc Thuỷ Commune of Phú Lộc District.

The accident derailed 11 train carriages and destroyed the truck.

Doctors at the site reported that at least three people had been killed, including the truck driver. The victims are yet to be formally identified.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. —VNS

 

 

 

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