Investigations begin to determine cause of fatal coach crash

July 27, 2020 - 14:59
An investigation has begun into the cause of a coach crash that killed 15 people and left 21 others injured.
Doctors examine a passenger of the coach at the Việt Nam-Cuba Đồng Hới Hospital. — VNA/VNS Photo Võ Dung

QUẢNG BÌNH — An investigation has begun into the cause of a coach crash that killed 15 people and left 21 others injured.

The accident happened Sunday in Tân Trạch Commune, Bố Trạch District when the coach overturned on the Hồ Chí Minh Trail.

The passengers on the coach were former students of Đồng Hới High School in Quảng Bình Province who were heading to an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the school opening.

The coach was driven by Hoàng Trung Toản, from Ba Đồn Town.

Quảng Bình Province People’s Procuracy and local police are currently looking into what caused the accident before deciding if any individual is responsible. — VNS

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