25 May 2018 | 09:19 AM UTC
Vietnam: Deadly train collision in Thanh Hoa province May 24
Two people killed and nine injured in train collision and derailment in Thanh Hoa province on May 24; residual disruptions on rail network likely
Event
Two people were killed and nine others injured when a train derailed on the North-South Railway line in Thanh Hoa province on Thursday morning (local time), May 24. The train, which was traveling from the capital Hanoi to Da Nang, collided with a truck at a crossing - the North-South Unification Line - which led to the derailment. Residual rail disruptions could potentially continue into the coming days.
Context
The North-South Railway is the busiest line in the country.
Advice
Individuals in Thanh Hoa province are advised to confirm the status of their trains and allow for longer travel times.
