PHU YEN, (Vietnam): A passenger bus crashed into a highway divider and overturned in the southern province of Phu Yen early Saturday (Feb 8), leaving three dead and injuring several others.
The accident occurred around 1am on National Highway 1A in Xuan Thinh Commune, Song Cau Town.
The bus, travelling from Danang to Dalat, veered into the divider and flipped onto its side.
Local residents rushed to assist passengers and alerted emergency services.
Traffic police and rescue teams arrived promptly to coordinate relief efforts, regulate traffic, and investigate the cause of the crash.
Preliminary reports confirmed three fatalities and multiple injuries.
Among the survivors was Vo Thi Thanh Huong, 33, from Danang, who was travelling with her husband and child. All three sustained minor injuries.
"The bus began swaying violently before tilting and crashing," Huong said.
"A woman in the lower bunk hit her head and died instantly."
Authorities have yet to identify the driver. Investigations are ongoing. - Vietnam News/ANN
