Passenger train SE1 derailed

Thua Thien - Hue Train SE1 carrying 355 passengers derailed near the intersection of Dien Bien Phu Street, right in the center of Hue City, at noon on May 4.

At around 11am, train SE1 was traveling from North to South, when it had just left Hue station, carriages 6 and 7 with sleeper beds derailed, tilting about 30 degrees. The incident did not cause any casualties. Passengers were forced to move back to wait at Hue station.

Car number 7 of train SE1 derailed as it left Hue station at noon on May 4. Photo: Vo Thanh

Dien Bien Phu Street was blocked by the train cars. Traffic police directed people to Phan Boi Chau Street, about 100 meters away. A 100-ton crane was dispatched to clear the scene.

Train SE1 is on the list of trains using newly built, high-quality third-generation carriages, and passengers are served free meals.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Vo Thanh

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