Just before 2:43 pm on August 8, 2024, a horrific multi-vehicle collision occurred on the Phu My Bridge in Thanh My Loi Ward, Thu Duc City. This incident, involving seven cars, was captured by a surveillance camera.
Video: Dramatic Multi-Vehicle Collision on Phu My Bridge Results in a Burning Volvo Luxury Car.
According to initial reports, at the aforementioned time, vehicles were traveling on the Phu My Bridge from District 7 towards Thu Duc City. Suddenly, a truck collided with the central reservation and careened into the path of oncoming traffic.
The chaotic crash site on the Phu My Bridge (Photo: Nhat Hoang)
Consequently, two passenger cars, a Toyota and a Volvo, were pushed forward and collided with a container truck. Unfortunately, the Volvo luxury car burst into flames due to the impact.
A column of smoke rises at the accident site (Photo: Au Duong)
Quickly responding to the situation, nearby residents rushed to the aid of the trapped Volvo driver. They managed to extinguish the fire, smash the windshield, and pull the driver to safety. However, shortly after the rescue, the car was engulfed in flames once again.
Video: Brave Rescue of the Trapped Volvo Driver by Good Samaritans.
The crash site presented a grim picture, with all seven vehicles severely damaged. The Toyota, Volvo, and the truck’s cabin were completely burned, leaving only charred frames. Debris from the collision was scattered across the bridge.
The fire spread from the Volvo to the adjacent vehicles (Photo: Nhat Hoang)
All seven vehicles involved in the accident sustained significant damage (Photo: Nhat Hoang)
Debris from the collision was scattered across the bridge (Photo: Nhat Hoang)
Firefighters and rescue teams arrived at the scene to extinguish the blaze. The accident caused significant traffic congestion on the Phu My Bridge for several hours. It wasn’t until around 6:30 pm that the accident site was cleared, and traffic flow returned to normal.
The authorities are currently investigating the cause of this tragic multi-vehicle collision.
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