More than 8 a.m. on March 1st, a serious traffic accident between a freight train and a truck on the North-South railway line at Hòa Duyệt station in Vũ Quang district, Hà Tĩnh province, caused dozens of meters of track damage, crippling the entire line. The railway sector had to deploy a plan to transfer hundreds of passengers by bus.
Accident and Consequences:
The collision occurred when freight train HH62 was passing through Hòa Duyệt station when it collided with a truck at a crossing. The truck, experiencing mechanical failure, left the road. This resulted in a serious accident, causing 3 train cars to overturn and dozens of meters of track damage, halting the entire North-South railway line. The train driver and assistant suffered minor injuries.
Passenger Transfers:
Nghệ Tĩnh Railway Company quickly implemented a plan to transfer passengers between Thanh Luyện and Yên Trung stations. More than 433 passengers from two passenger trains, SE7 and SE8, were transferred by bus. Authorities are working around the clock to fix the issue.
According to Mr. Lê Thành, Head of Yên Trung station, passenger transfers will continue tonight and in the coming days if the incident is not fully resolved. Repairing the track is challenging due to the rugged mountainous terrain.
Cause and Solutions:
The cause of the accident was determined to be a truck malfunction at the crossing, followed by a collision with the train. Emergency repairs are underway. Dozens of Nghệ Tĩnh Railway Company employees are at the scene, using equipment and vehicles to restore the line.
Impact on Passengers:
The train derailment significantly impacted passenger travel on the North-South railway line. The bus transfer undoubtedly caused significant inconvenience to passengers, especially those with tight schedules.
Conclusion:
The freight train-truck accident at Hòa Duyệt station is a regrettable incident causing difficulties for both passengers and the railway industry. It is hoped that the repairs will be completed quickly to restore the North-South railway line, ensuring safety and convenience for passenger travel.
