Accident on Thang Long bridge, prolonged traffic jam

Tô Thế |

Hanoi - An accident occurred on Thang Long bridge (direction to the city center) causing prolonged traffic congestion.

According to initial information, the collision between two trucks occurred on the 2nd floor of Thang Long bridge (Phu Thuong ward, Hanoi) in the early morning of July 30, trapping two people in the cabin.

Immediately after receiving the information, the Fire and Rescue Police force mobilized officers, soldiers, and vehicles to the scene to deploy rescue work.

Hiện trường vụ tai nạn. Ảnh: Anh Phùng
Scene of the accident. Photo: Anh Phung
Lực lượng Cảnh sát PCCC&CNCH đã tiếp cận hiện trường, giải cứu nạn nhân mắc kẹt bên trong cabin xe gặp nạn. Ảnh: Công an cung cấp
The Fire and Rescue Police force has approached the scene and rescued victims trapped inside the accident car cabin. Photo: Police provided

After the process of implementing rescue measures, functional forces brought the two injured victims out of the vehicle safely and handed them over to the medical force for further emergency treatment.

The accident caused prolonged traffic congestion, and traffic police were also present to divert traffic and investigate the cause of the accident.

It's still very difficult to travel after 8 am, I see a long jam from Mai Dich intersection to Thang Long bridge. People should change their routes to move more conveniently," said Ms. Nguyen Thu Thuy (Cau Giay ward, Hanoi).

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The accident caused prolonged traffic congestion in both directions. Photo: Anh Phung
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After 8:30 am, the Google Maps application showed the traffic situation on Ring Road 3 and Thang Long bridge at a difficult level, with a road closure warning. Photo: Screenshot of the Google Maps application

The cause of the accident is being investigated and clarified by functional agencies.

Tô Thế
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