Car crashes into funerary procession in Hanoi, kills one

By Viet An  &nbspOctober 31, 2024 | 02:19 am PT

A car collided with a funerary procession in Hanoi’s Phuc Tho District on Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring three others.

The incident occurred around 8:50 a.m. when a seven-seat car made a turn and struck a group of over 10 pedestrians taking part in the mourning procession. The collision killed a 65-year-old man instantly and left three others injured.

A security camera footage shows a car crashing into a group of people in Hanoi, Oct. 31, 2024. Video provided to Read

The driver is a 64-year-old resident, said Dang Van Lap, chairman of Hat Mon Commune.

Security footage shows the car turning slowly at the intersection before unexpectedly accelerating after completing the turn.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.


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