Bridge Collapse: Truck and motorbikes submerged in HCM City river
VOV.VN - Long Kien Bridge in Ho Chi Minh City collapsed suddenly on the evening of January 19, with many vehicles plunging into the river.
Long Kien Bridge collapsed abruptly when a truck transporting construction materials was making a crossing at 9.45pm on January 19. |
The truck and several motorbikes using the bridge were plunged into the river. Many divers were mobilized to the scene to rescue victims. |
Police cordon off the surrounding area. |
Rescue forces work through the night as they recover the victims. |
The collapsed bridge is located approximately 10km from the centre of HCM City. |
Long Kien Bridge is more than 100m long. It was built long ago and has been in poor condition for some time. |