On September 26th, around 1:45 PM, an incident occurred on National Highway 91 in O Mon district, Can Tho City. A young man, suspected of being under the influence of drugs, allegedly stole a cargo truck. The suspect drove at high speed, going against traffic from O Mon district towards Thot Not district, causing a chain-reaction accident that resulted in the death of two people.
Accident scene caused by a drug-addicted suspect
Suspect Steals Truck, Causes Fatal Multi-Vehicle Accident
Initial reports identify the suspect as Tong Van Hoang Tuan (31 years old). While fleeing, Tuan caused a series of collisions, hitting multiple motorcycles and a utility pole. Truck crash clips circulating on social media show a terrifying scene, with the truck speeding and swerving erratically on the road. At least two bystanders were killed after being directly hit by the truck.
The severely damaged front of the truck after the chain-reaction accident
Public Panic After Truck Rams Cars
The truck crash clips resulting in two deaths caused widespread panic among witnesses. Many people used their phones to record the horrifying scene and shared it on social media. The truck only stopped after crashing into another truck. The driver was apprehended immediately after while barricading himself inside the vehicle.
Passersby react in shock and fear after witnessing the truck crash
Authorities Investigating the Truck Crash
Immediately after receiving the report, traffic police coordinated with relevant authorities and local residents to pursue the suspect. A long section of National Highway 91 was closed, causing severe traffic congestion.
Truck driving against traffic at high speed
The truck crash clips leading to two deaths are currently under investigation by the Public Security agency.
