At around 6:17 a.m. on January 23, at km 47+900 of National Highway 5, Hai Phong - Hanoi, passing through Hai Duong City, a series of accidents occurred between 3 cars, killing 1 driver.
At that time, car 15C - 209.98 pulling semi-trailer 15R - 110.94 driven by Mr. HVH born in 1992 in Tan Lien commune, Vinh Bao district (Hai Phong) collided with the back of truck 34C - 331.07 driven by Mr. NTA born in 1977 in Thanh Binh ward (Hai Duong city) in the same direction.
After the collision, the truck was pushed to the left side. Then the tractor trailer 15C - 209.98 continued to collide with the car 15H - 026.49 pulling the trailer 15R - 046.83 driven by Mr. LKT born in 1986 in Hoang Hoa Tham commune, An Thi district (Hung Yen) in front of the truck 34C - 331.07.
After the accident, the car 15C - 209.98 pulling the semi-trailer 15R - 110.94 carrying the concrete pillar had its cabin deformed. Driver H. was trapped inside and was rescued by the authorities and local people but did not survive.
The accident caused traffic difficulties in the area because it was early in the morning and there were many people and vehicles on the road.