After a traffic accident that killed a girl, suspected driver jumped into river in Hanoi

Minh Hạnh |

Hanoi At noon on October 20, a serious traffic accident occurred on Vinh Tuy bridge, causing a girl to die on the spot.

According to initial information, at around 11am on October 20, on Vinh Tuy Bridge (through Vinh Tuy Ward, Hanoi City), a collision occurred between two motorbikes, causing a girl to die on the spot.

At that time, a motorbike driver with a cargo handling price (license plate and identity unknown) was traveling on Vinh Tuy bridge, from Long Bien to Vinh Tuy. When arriving at Vinh Tuy ward, this vehicle collided with another motorbike driven by a girl (identity and license plate unknown).

The strong collision caused the girl driving the motorbike to die on the spot. The motorbike driver with a handling rack left the scene immediately. Many witnesses believe that this person jumped into the river, so they reported to the authorities to come and search.

A representative of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Team on the River - Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (Hanoi City Police) said that after receiving the report, the unit mobilized dozens of officers and soldiers to coordinate the search. However, by 1:00 p.m. the same day, the victim had not yet been found.

A representative of Road Traffic Police Team No. 4 - Traffic Police Department (Hanoi City Police) said that immediately after the accident, the unit sent forces to the scene to coordinate in handling the incident.

Currently, the Traffic Police are continuing to collect information, measure the scene and investigate to clarify the cause of the accident.

Minh Hạnh
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