At approximately 4:30 PM on 21/3, a multi-vehicle accident occurred on national highway 1 in Dong Hoa ward. The incident involved a Binh Thuan-registered truck, driven by Duong Quoc Trung, 32, and a container truck operated by Doan Van Thu, 40, from Tuy An commune. The collision happened as the container truck was making a U-turn into the opposing lane, causing it to overturn onto a motorcycle that was stopped, waiting to cross the road. The impact deformed the truck's cabin, trapping Trung and his co-driver.

Accident scene. Photo: Nguyet Nhi

The accident resulted in traffic congestion on national highway 1. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to manage traffic and begin rescue operations. The Firefighting and Rescue Team Area 10, part of the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department under the Dak Lak Provincial Police, deployed two specialized vehicles and 10 officers. Emergency responders transported all victims, including Trung, his co-driver, Thu, and the motorcyclist, to Phu Yen General Hospital for emergency care. Tragically, Trung succumbed to his injuries.

The truck's cabin was deformed after the accident, trapping the driver and co-driver inside. Photo: Nguyet Nhi

Witness Nguyet Nhi reported that the accident occurred near Hoa Vinh gas station, an area typically experiencing heavy traffic. She noted, "Fortunately, when the container truck overturned, there were few people waiting to cross the road".

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Bui Toan