Four Vietnamese passengers were killed and at least 13 others injuredwhen their bus lost its brakes and hit a cliff in Bolikhamsai Province,Laos on Feb. 23 afternoon.
As of Feb. 24 evening, theinjured victims, including the driver, were being treated at the centralNghe An Province's General Friendship Hospital, about 300km from thelocation of the accident.
Doctor Hoang Kim Tuan from thehospital's Trauma Department told Vietnam News Agency's localcorrespondent that the victims – suffering from multiple wounds, braininjuries or broken legs and arms – are no longer in critical condition.
The most severe case, a spinal trauma, was transferred to Hanoi for further treatment.
Accounts from some of the victims indicated that the bus, whichdeparted from Nghe An Province to Vientiane on Feb. 23 morning, wascarrying nearly 90 passengers although it only has a capacity for 54.
They also said the quality of the bus is poor, noting that there aretwo punctures during the first 100 kilometres of the journey whiletravelling down Nahin Pass.
All the passengers, mostly labourers, are from Nghe An Province and headed for Vientiane to work or visit family.
The owners of the bus visited the victims at the hospital on Feb. 24 afternoon.-VNA
As of Feb. 24 evening, theinjured victims, including the driver, were being treated at the centralNghe An Province's General Friendship Hospital, about 300km from thelocation of the accident.
Doctor Hoang Kim Tuan from thehospital's Trauma Department told Vietnam News Agency's localcorrespondent that the victims – suffering from multiple wounds, braininjuries or broken legs and arms – are no longer in critical condition.
The most severe case, a spinal trauma, was transferred to Hanoi for further treatment.
Accounts from some of the victims indicated that the bus, whichdeparted from Nghe An Province to Vientiane on Feb. 23 morning, wascarrying nearly 90 passengers although it only has a capacity for 54.
They also said the quality of the bus is poor, noting that there aretwo punctures during the first 100 kilometres of the journey whiletravelling down Nahin Pass.
All the passengers, mostly labourers, are from Nghe An Province and headed for Vientiane to work or visit family.
The owners of the bus visited the victims at the hospital on Feb. 24 afternoon.-VNA
