Authorities in Lâm Đồng province are investigating after a car struck two elderly women sitting by the roadside. The driver transported both victims to a hospital but did not notify local authorities. One victim later died.
The incident occurred on November 11 at Km 61+300 on QL55, near the Sơn Mỹ commune office. Security camera footage shows a black car turning into the office driveway and hitting the two women. One victim was run over by both the front and rear wheels.
Car runs over two elderly people PHOTO: CUT FROM CLIP
The driver immediately got out and, with the help of locals, loaded the victims into the vehicle and took them to a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. On November 14, one victim, identified as Trần Thị Ch., passed away. Her sister remains in serious condition.
Local officials confirmed they had not received any report of the accident. The women had visited the commune office to collect social assistance and were waiting by the roadside for a bus when the crash occurred.
The case has now been referred to the Lâm Đồng Provincial Police Investigation Department for further investigation.
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