On the afternoon of 17/7, Dr. Do Thi Thuy Nga, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Children's Hospital, reported that on the evening of 16/7, the hospital admitted two young brothers with complex injuries resulting from a traffic accident on Nguyen Trac Street, Duong Noi ward.
The 3-year-old suffered severe multiple injuries, including a coma, difficulty breathing, extensive lacerations and bleeding on the scalp, and numerous scratches and bruises all over his body. He was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, widespread cerebral edema, a fractured right clavicle, and lung contusions.
His 6-year-old brother was also admitted in a state of shock and fear, with bleeding head wounds and multiple scratches and bruises across his body. He was diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and lung contusions.
The hospital immediately initiated a code red, mobilizing all available personnel, equipment, and relevant departments for emergency treatment. Currently, the boys' vital signs are stable with the support of vasopressors to maintain circulation and mechanical ventilation to assist breathing. Both remain under close observation in the intensive care unit (ICU).
The hospital leadership stated they are committed to providing the best possible care and treatment for the children.
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The two brothers, both suffering from traumatic brain injuries, are being treated at the hospital after the accident. Photo: Hospital provided |
The two brothers, both suffering from traumatic brain injuries, are being treated at the hospital after the accident. Photo: Hospital provided
The incident occurred around 8 PM on 16/7. Le Minh Giap was driving a white 7-seater vehicle on Nguyen Trac Street towards Yen Nghia urban area when he suddenly accelerated and collided with two parked cars on the right side of the road. The vehicle continued, hitting 5 motorbikes. The impact killed a 41-year-old pedestrian. Among the injured were a 30-year-old woman and her two sons, aged 3 and 6. At least 8 vehicles were damaged.
At the police station, Giap admitted to drinking alcohol with friends before driving home. He claimed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the chain-reaction crash. Initial tests revealed Giap's blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.861mg/liter of breath, more than double the legal limit of 0.4 milligrams/liter.
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