HCMC – The North-South railway through the northern coastal province of Ha Tinh has come to a halt following a collision between freight train HH62 and a truck crossing the tracks, reported the local media.
Kieu Dinh Ai, chief of Hoa Duyet Station, said that the accident occurred at 7:50 a.m. this morning, March 1, on the railway passing through Duc Lien Commune, Vu Quang District, Ha Tinh Province.
A truck was crossing a level crossing in Duc Lien Commune when its engine malfunctioned at the intersection with the railway in Lien Hoa Village.
The driver opened the door and left the cabin. At that moment, northbound freight train SH62 approached and rammed into the truck.
The collision resulted in the freight train driver being injured; the locomotive and three freight cars were derailed.
The accident completely paralyzed the North-South railway through Duc Lien Commune. Due to the significant displacement of the railway tracks, it will take considerable time to restore the line.
Reportedly, the crossing is an unauthorized path opened by local residents without official approval. Authorities are currently working to address the aftermath of the accident.
