Russian woman killed as bus carrying 18 foreign tourists crashes into truck in Vietnam
A bus carrying 18 foreign tourists from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City crashed into the rear of a truck on an expressway early on Aug. 15, killing a Russian woman and injuring another passenger.
A Russian woman lost her life when a bus transporting 18 foreign tourists collided with a truck in Vietnam. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. as the bus traversed the Phan Thiet-Dau Giay Expressway in Lam Dong Province. Driver Doan Minh Quang, 42, had admitted to authorities feeling drowsy while operating the vehicle.
The crash took place as the bus approached a section where the truck, driven by Bui Thanh Trung, 39, had stopped in the emergency lane. The force of the collision severely damaged the front of the bus and the rear of the truck. Gaptrakhimova Albina, a 38-year-old Russian tourist, tragically died in the accident. Another Russian passenger, aged 43, sustained a broken leg and received medical attention at a local hospital.
Initial reports suggested the truck had encountered mechanical problems prior to the disaster. The truck driver had exited his vehicle to set up warning devices in the emergency lane before the crash. Journey-monitoring data revealed the truck had been stationary for just about one minute before the collision. Initial investigations determined the bus driver's inattention was the primary cause of the fatal crash.
No alcohol or drug impairment was detected in either driver. Authorities are continuing to inspect the accident scene and investigate the precise cause of the tragedy.
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