A serious traffic accident between a stone truck and a train occurred in Thuong Tin district, Hanoi, on the early morning of December 24th, seriously injuring both the train driver and the truck driver. The incident once again raises alarm bells about railway traffic safety, especially at intersections with roads.
Reckless Truck Crossing Causes Train to Derail
At approximately 3:15 AM on December 24th, at km 28+800 of the Van Dien – Thuong Tin section, Thuong Tin district, Hanoi City, a serious railway traffic accident occurred. A stone truck traveling from National Highway 1A onto a local road was struck by the NA2 passenger train (Vinh – Hanoi route). The strong impact caused the truck to be thrown off the tracks.
The truck thrown off the tracks after colliding with the train.
According to initial information, the cause of the accident was determined to be the truck driver’s lack of observation when crossing the local road, failing to heed the warning signals of an approaching train.
The train engine tilted after the collision.
Serious Consequences and Recovery Efforts
The stone truck vs. train accident seriously injured both the train driver and the truck driver. The train engine tilted, derailing one carriage, damaging 4 track bridges. Railway traffic was completely disrupted.
The accident scene showing the severity of the collision.
Immediately after the incident, the railway industry dispatched a 100-ton railway crane and a 100-ton road crane to the scene to rescue and resolve the incident. The railway is expected to reopen after approximately 4 hours from when the cranes arrive.
Emergency personnel working to repair the damage after the accident.
Lessons in Traffic Safety
This stone truck vs. train accident once again emphasizes the importance of complying with traffic laws, especially at railway crossings. Drivers must strictly adhere to warning signals, observe carefully before crossing, and avoid unfortunate accidents. Raising awareness among road users and strengthening management and control at railway crossings are essential to ensuring safety for everyone.
