Around 0:00 on June 14, 2017, a serious traffic accident occurred on Nguyen Thi Tu Street, Binh Hung Hoa B Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City, leaving a man with his leg crushed by a truck.
The incident began when two motorcycles with license plates 69H1 – 125.33 and 59N2 – 701.75, driven by three men, were traveling in opposite directions on Nguyen Thi Tu Street. In front of house number 161, the two motorcycles collided violently, causing all three men to fall onto the road.
Tragic Accident: Truck Runs Over Victim’s Leg
At the same time, a 14-ton truck was traveling from National Highway 1 towards Vanh Loc Street. Due to the sudden situation, the truck driver could not react in time and ran over the leg of one of the three men who had fallen onto the road. As a result, the victim’s leg was crushed by the truck, causing serious injuries.
Scene of a truck accident with a motorcycle on the road
Aftermath and Investigation
Immediately after the accident, local residents quickly took all three victims to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. The Binh Tan District Traffic Police Force also arrived at the scene to investigate the cause of the accident. The incident once again raises an alarm about traffic safety, especially on busy roads. Obeying traffic laws, maintaining a safe distance, and staying focused while driving are crucial to preventing unfortunate accidents.
Traffic police investigating the accident scene
Conclusion
The truck accident that crushed a person’s leg after a multi-vehicle collision is a warning to all road users. It is necessary to raise awareness of compliance with traffic laws, maintain a safe distance, and observe carefully when participating in traffic to avoid unfortunate consequences.
