At approximately 8:30 PM, the driver was transporting a passenger on Ly Son street, heading towards National Highway 5. As the motorcycle approached the Silkpath building, a container truck traveling ahead collided with the height restriction bar, causing it to fall and hit the ride-hailing driver.

The severe impact left the ride-hailing driver motionless on the road, while the passenger, fortunately, escaped injury.

The iron bar fell across Ly Son street. Photo: Thanh Hai

At the scene, the bar lay across the road, resting on the motorcycle. After being moved to the roadside, the driver regained consciousness and was transferred to Duc Giang General Hospital; the extent of his injuries is currently unknown.

The section of Ly Son street experienced traffic congestion for one hour as police temporarily sealed it off for scene investigation.

Ly Son street, approximately 2,5 km long, extends from the National Highway 5 overpass junction to the foot of Dong Tru bridge. This vital route quickly connects the central Long Bien area with provinces in the North and Northeast of the capital.

The height restriction bar on Ly Son street is 3,75 m tall, designed to prevent oversized trucks from passing.

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