Traffic accident kills two, causes power outage

A concrete mixer hit a motorbike and an electrical pylon after losing control, killing two people and causing a power outage on Cat Ba Island on May 30.

A concrete mixer hit a motorbike and an electrical pylon after losing control, killing two people and causing a power outage on Cat Ba Island on May 30.

The scene of the accident

The accident occurred at 7.50 pm. When going down a slope, the driver of the concrete mixer lost control and hit a motorbike driver before continuing hitting the electricity pylon and headquarters of a drainage company.

The motorbike driver died on the way to the hospital. The guard of the drainage company was killed under the rubble of the destroyed building. His body was recovered at 1 am. A rescue team and two fire trucks were sent to the scene to clean up the rubble and help the victims.

Two people on the truck were injured and transferred to Vietnam Czech Friendship Hospital at Hai Phong City.

The accident also caused a power outage that left the whole island without electricity. Major establishments such as hotels were able to use generators.

The authorities are investigating the case.