Police in Yiyang, Jiangxi Province reported a collision between a bus and a truck: resulting in 3 deaths and 3 serious injuries to the truck | Lieqiao Village, Yiyang County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province | Police
On August 8th, a netizen revealed that a passenger car collided with a truck in Lieqiao Village, Yiyang County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, resulting in casualties at the scene. On August 9th, Yiyang Public Security issued a police report on this matter.
The notification content is as follows:
On August 8, 2023, at 16:01, a semi-trailer tractor collided with a medium-sized passenger car on the S205 line in Lieqiao Village, Qigong Town, Yiyang County. One person died at the scene, two people died despite medical treatment, and three people were seriously injured, while others were slightly injured. After investigation, it has been ruled out that the drivers of the two cars are suspected of drunk driving and drug driving, and the cause of the accident is under further investigation.
The public security organs remind road traffic participants to abide by traffic regulations, drive in a civilized and safe manner, and all passengers must fasten their seat belts and strengthen their own safety precautions.
![Police in Yiyang, Jiangxi Province reported a collision between a bus and a truck: resulting in 3 deaths and 3 serious injuries to the truck | Lieqiao Village, Yiyang County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province | Police](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/f1d5a239e88888419a7334154db72f6e.jpg)
Previously reported:
On August 8th, a netizen revealed that a passenger car collided with a truck in Lieqiao Village, Yiyang County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, resulting in casualties at the scene. This matter has attracted widespread attention.
According to a video circulating online, a green passenger car collided with a blue truck, and the front of the bus was clearly damaged. There were passengers inside the car, and the injured were lying on the road with bloodstains on the road. There were many fragments scattered on the scene.
On August 9th, the People's Concern reporter learned from the staff of Yiyang County People's Hospital that the hospital had treated a total of 16 injured people, of which 1 person had passed away despite rescue efforts.
![Police in Yiyang, Jiangxi Province reported a collision between a bus and a truck: resulting in 3 deaths and 3 serious injuries to the truck | Lieqiao Village, Yiyang County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province | Police](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/f17eb2715330e11fef7d6ab5275b68c9.jpg)
A staff member of the Yiyang County Traffic Police Brigade said, "We have already dealt with it, and it was processed overnight. The injured person is currently being rescued."
At present, the cause of the accident is still under investigation.