Freight train derails in Thua Thien-Hue
The locomotive of a freight train derailed in Lang Co Town in the central province of Thua Thien Hue early this morning, September 28.
At around 3:15 o’clock, the D19E-943 locomotive pulling 24 container freight cars (HH16T) on the North-South railway route suddenly derailed in the area which is some 4 kilometres from Lang Co Station in Phu Loc District.
At around 3:15 o’clock, the D19E-943 locomotive pulling 24 container freight cars (HH16T) on the North-South railway route suddenly derailed in the area which is some 4 kilometres from Lang Co Station in Phu Loc District.
The derailment happens in Lang Co Town on September 28. (Photo by Cao Tien)
Right after that, the railway sector deployed personnel and equipment for the rescue.
The incident has caused the North-South railway route to be temporarily halted.
This is the fifth train derailment in Thua Thien-Hue over the past two months. Earlier, passenger trains SE2, SE4, and SE6 faced derailments due to technical issues and outdated railway infrastructure.
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