On January 20, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway, trapping a driver inside their vehicle’s cabin. The incident involved two trucks and drew significant attention from many people.
Incident Details
The accident took place at 5:30 AM on the same day in Hoa Thien Commune, Hoa Vang District, approximately 100 meters from the Tuy Loan toll station. According to initial reports, a truck driven by Le Bui Anh (28 years old, residing in Da Nang) collided heavily with another truck traveling in the same direction.
Police rescuing the trapped driver
Police working diligently to free the driver trapped in the cabin (Photo: Hoa Vang Police Department).
The severe collision injured driver Anh and left him trapped in the severely deformed cabin. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to commence rescue operations.
Rescue Efforts
Upon receiving the information, Hoa Vang District Police mobilized rescue vehicles, fire trucks, and 14 officers to the scene. The teams worked tirelessly to dismantle the deformed cabin and extricate the driver.
After about 30 minutes, driver Anh was successfully extracted and handed over to medical personnel for immediate treatment. His health condition is currently under close monitoring.
Causes and Consequences
The preliminary cause of the accident was attributed to improper vehicle handling. The collision not only caused injuries but also severely damaged both vehicles and disrupted traffic on this expressway.
Conclusion
This accident on the Da Nang – Quang Ngai Expressway once again underscores the importance of adhering to traffic laws and maintaining safe distances for all road users. We hope that driver Anh will recover soon, and the official investigation results will be announced promptly by the authorities.
