HANOI, June 13 (NNN-VNA) – Two trucks hit a farm vehicle, in Vietnam’s central highlands Dak Nong province today, killing five people and leaving five others seriously wounded.
The accident happened at around 6:00 a.m., near a market place in Dak Mil District, when two trucks, which were in the same direction, collided with a tractor from the opposite direction, according to local authorities. The two trucks crashed to the curb, hitting several small businesses and stalls along the road.
Further investigation is underway.
Between Jan and May, as many as 5,508 traffic accidents occurred in Vietnam, killing 2,667 people, severely injuring 1,547 and slightly injuring 2,418 others, according to the country’s Traffic Police.– NNN-VNA
