PM orders drastic measures after fatal road accident in Tuyen Quang
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 5 asked relevant forces to maximise resources to settle the aftermath of a serious traffic accident in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, which killed five people.
Officials of Tuyen Quang province visit a victim of the accident on March 5. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham MinhChinh on March 5 asked relevant forces to maximise resources to settle the aftermathof a serious traffic accident in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang,which killed five people.
The accident occurred at 1:36 am on the day in Dong Cau village, Tu Quan commune, Yen Son district, when a bus carrying passengers from Ha Giang to Tuyen Quang collided with a container truck traveling from Hai Phong to Ha Giang. Initial investigation found the truck's driver had lost control at a turn, so the vehicle swerved to the left and hit the bus heads-on.
In a dispatch sent to the Ministers of PublicSecurity and Transport, and the chairperson of the provincial People’sCommittee of Tuyen Quang, the Government leader requested the Chairperson of the provincialPeople’s Committee, who is also head of the provincial traffic safety board, tomobilise doctors, drugs, equipment and materials for the treatment of theinjured, while conducting necessary procedures for the deceased.
Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Khuat Viet Hung speaks at a meeting with relevant forces to look into the cause of the accident. (Photo: VNA)
Relevant forces should work together to find thecause of the accident, and take solutions to address problems regarding infrastructure andtraffic organisation (if any) to prevent similar accidents in the future, he said, adding collectives and individualsthat have committed wrongdoings must be strictly handled.
The PM also urged People’sCommittees of provinces and centrally-run cities to step up communicationswork to enhance compliance to traffic regulations and takedrastic actions to reduce traffic accidents./.
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Officials of Tuyen Quang province visit a victim of the accident on March 5. (Photo: VNA) 
Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Khuat Viet Hung speaks at a meeting with relevant forces to look into the cause of the accident. (Photo: VNA) 
