Cục Traffic Police (Ministry of Public Security) reported that around 3 PM on January 30 (the second day of Tet), Mrs. N.T.D. (born in 1964, residing in Hanoi) was driving a 7-seater car with license plate 30G-156xx heading towards Nam Dinh City via Cau Vo. The vehicle carried eight family members of Mrs. D., including her husband, two children, one grandchild, and the couple and two children of Mr. N.V.T. (born in 1986, residing in Thanh Oai District, Hanoi).
Tragic Sequence of Events
As the car approached Nam Van Ward (Nam Dinh City), it suddenly lost control, crashed through a guardrail, and plunged into a canal beside National Highway 21. The vehicle overturned in the canal, resulting in severe consequences.
Tragic Accident Claims 7 Lives in Canal: All Victims Were Family Members
The scene of the car overturning in the canal (Photo: Fas Angel).
Heartbreaking Consequences
The accident resulted in seven deaths at the scene, all family members of Mrs. D. Mrs. D.’s daughter, Ms. Q., was injured and one child of Mr. T. is currently being treated at the hospital. This tragic event not only caused immense grief for the victims’ families but also led to severe traffic congestion on National Highway 21 for several hours.
Causes and Remedial Actions
Functional forces quickly arrived at the scene to recover the vehicle and investigate the cause of the accident. At this point, there is no official information regarding the specific reasons for this unfortunate incident.
Conclusion
This tragic accident on National Highway 21 has left deep sorrow and loss for the victims’ families. It serves as a stern reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic safety regulations, especially during the Tet holiday when traffic volume increases significantly. We hope such incidents will not occur in the future, and relevant authorities will continue their efforts to ensure the safety of road users.
