In the town of Dawuji Village, Lugzhou, Sichuan, a passenger and cargo vehicle collided with a house, resulting in the deaths of 5 people including the driver and injuries to 8 others.
According to information obtained from local authorities by Xinjing News “Our Video,” the accident resulted in 5 deaths. The incident occurred on a local market day, and the vehicle collided with an uninhabited dilapidated house.
Local villagers, as reported by People’s Concern, mentioned that the accident took place at a bend where the passenger and cargo vehicle lost control and crashed into the house. They stated, “The van was overloaded and speeding, the house collapsed, carrying 6 people more than it should, totaling 13 passengers.”
The Jiangyang District Branch of the Luzhou Public Security Bureau reported that the accident took place around 6:55 am on April 8th. The 64-year-old driver surnamed Xu was driving a small passenger and cargo van (designed for 7 people but carrying 13 people) from Dabao Town, Hejiang County towards Fenshuiling Town in Jiangyang District. Due to improper operation, the vehicle collided with a residential house by the roadside. The accident resulted in damage and partial collapse of the house (which was unoccupied), leading to the deaths of 5 people including the driver Xu, and injuring 8 others. Currently, the injured are not in critical condition, and the specific cause of the accident is under investigation.
The accident has sparked discussions online.
Many netizens expressed concerns, stating, “Many vans in rural areas are overloaded on market days, which is really unsafe. They should strengthen regulation. Luckily, there was no one inside the house, or the casualties would have been even greater.” “Overloading is serious, where is the transportation management?” “There should be enhanced training on drivers’ qualifications and skills assessment.”
Some also commented, “People in their sixties still working are truly unfortunate.” “Every time passing through such rural and provincial roads, where residential houses are close to the road, it feels so dangerous, especially with many large trucks around.”
In incidents like this, it sheds light on the importance of road safety and responsible driving practices to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.