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Three people died and nearly a dozen were injured after a bus veered off Hoa Thang road and crashed near Bau Trang lake in Lam Dong province on the afternoon of 6/4. The serious accident occurred around 3:30 PM.
The bus, bearing a Binh Thuan province license plate, was traveling on Hoa Thang road. It suddenly lost control, plunging off the roadside and crashing into the bank near Bau Trang lake. The vehicle was severely crumpled and shattered at the scene.
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The vehicle plunged into a ravine, crumpled. *Hong Lam*
Local residents, hearing the impact and cries for help, quickly rushed to the overturned bus. They assisted in pulling many victims from the wreckage and transported them for emergency medical attention.
Nguyen Tai, a rescuer at the scene, stated that most of the passengers were men working as professional divers.
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The overturned bus at the scene. *Hong Lam*
The bus was coming from Mui Ne, descending a hill and preparing to turn right towards Phan Ri. It veered into a ravine near the lake upon reaching the Hoa Thang intersection.
Initial reports confirmed three fatalities at the scene. Nearly a dozen injured individuals were transferred to the Hoa Thang Commune Medical Station for initial treatment.
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Residents called each other to assist the victims. *Hong Lam*
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