One injured as North-south train hits truck

The train collided with the truck as the driver was attempting to cross the railway in Nghi Khe commune, Thuong Tin district, Hanoi while the train was approaching. The truck was completely destroyed as a result of the crash.

Witnesses say traffic crashes often occur at the crossing due there being no barriers or warning signals.

Caption Dang Hong Giang, head of the Railways Traffic Police Team under the Hanoi Police Department, said a rescue team was dispatched to the scene to bring the victim to hospital for treatment and clear the tracks in order to direct traffic and ensure the continued operation of train services.

Police initially attributed the cause of the incident to driver error and a lack of traffic signals and barriers.

The cause of the traffic accident is still under investigation.