8 killed in traffic accident in Vietnam’s northern province

HANOI: Eight people in a family were killed on Thursday after a car plunged into a ditch in Vietnam’s northern province of Nam Dinh, local media VnExpress reported.

The accident happened on Thursday afternoon when a seven-seat car was traveling in Nam Dinh city.

The car plunged into a ditch located two meters from the road. People nearby broke the car’s door and brought the victims out.

Eight died on the spot. One is being treated at a hospital.

The case is being further investigated.

-Xinhua