A tragic vehicle accident occurred on December 14, when a Hyundai i10, traveling toward Dong Nai, lost control on the Dong Nai Bridge and crashed through the guardrail before plunging 20 meters down to the river below. The incident took place around 6 PM and soon drew emergency responders from both Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces, who coordinated efforts to locate the missing vehicle.
The rescue operation was significantly hampered due to rising water levels and swift river currents, complicative factors exacerbated by the night’s darkness. Search teams utilized divers and boats to comb through the river, and after hours of looking, they finally located the submerged car around 9 PM. According to reports, the vehicle was upside down, leaving divers to navigate through waterlogged interior to confirm the presence of the driver.
Tragically, the search resulted in the retrieval of the body of the female driver identified as Nguyen Thi N. (22), matching descriptions provided by her family. Witnesses reported her last communication with them shortly before the incident, indicating she was on her way home. Family and friends gathered at the site, only to be overcome with grief as they awaited the climactic moment when she was brought back to shore.
During the recovery, images of the automobile emerged—battered and twisted under the water’s weight, the front bumper crumpled, and broken glass scattered throughout. It painted a grim picture of the accident's force and the challenges faced by rescuers.
Local authorities are investigating the precise circumstances surrounding the driver’s loss of control, as details begin to emerge about the moments leading up to this tragic accident.
Authorities from both Bình Dương and Đồng Nai are reviewing the incident for safety oversight and preventative measures, ensuring measures are taken to avert similar tragedies on the busy roadways of Vietnam.
While the investigation continues, the loss of Nguyen has left her community shaken and mourning, as they reflect on the safety of their shared journeys across bridges and roads amid rising concerns over traffic accidents.
