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After deadly crash, Vietnam orders review of all expressways and highways

Following a fatal accident on the Da Nang–Quang Ngai expressway that left four people dead, the Ministry of Construction has issued sweeping orders to review and upgrade national traffic infrastructure.

Fiery collision on Vietnam highway leaves three vehicles destroyed

A violent chain-reaction crash between a passenger bus, a truck, and a container truck caused a massive fire on the Van Phong – Nha Trang expressway, completely destroying all three vehicles.

Driver detained after fatal crash in Lang Son kills four

Police in Lang Son have launched a criminal case and detained the driver of the seven-seater SUV involved in a deadly collision.

Worker transport bus overturns in Tay Ninh, over 10 hospitalized

Dozens of workers in Tay Ninh province endured a terrifying ordeal when the shuttle bus they were riding unexpectedly flipped onto its side, sending more than ten people to the hospital with injuries.

Landslide disaster on Vietnam’s Khanh Le Pass leaves 6 dead, 2 still trapped

A 40-seat coach was buried by boulders on Khanh Le Pass. Two bodies remain trapped in the wreckage.

Runaway truck crashes into banana market, kills 3, injures 9 in Quang Tri

Brake failure sent a delivery truck crashing into a busy roadside market in Quang Tri, leaving three dead and nine injured in a horrific accident.

Hanoi truck driver arrested for dragging schoolgirl to death after crash

A 15-year-old girl was fatally dragged by a truck in Hanoi. The driver admitted he wanted her dead to evade financial responsibility.

Human error drives accidents, banning sleeper buses misses the mark

In response to proposals to tighten regulations or ban sleeper buses to reduce traffic accidents, many people argue that the fault lies not in the vehicles but in drivers and lax management.

Nighttime bus ban sparks debate: can it stop deadly crashes?

Experts have found that a high number of severe traffic accidents involving passenger buses occur between 2.30 am and 5.30 am and have suggested a ban on buses operating during this time frame.

Will banning sleeper buses reduce catastrophic accidents?

The proposal to tighten management or even ban sleeper buses, which are considered by many to be unsafe, is facing mixed opinions.

Street racers leave trail of tragedy across Vietnam's capital

Hanoi’s streets are haunted by deadly teen racing gangs whose crimes have left families mourning and communities afraid.

Hazards of two-lane expressways prompt urgent upgrades

To prevent fatal accidents on two-lane expressways, immediate measures such as installing rigid medians, emergency lanes, rest stops, and lighting systems are essential for traffic safety.

Vietnam’s expressways: Built with half the budget, facing full risk

Lack of barriers and emergency lanes have turned major routes into accident zones.

Two-lane expressways emerge as Vietnam’s new traffic danger zones

Narrow roads, no emergency stopping lanes, and the absence of rest stations are common issues plaguing Vietnam’s two-lane expressways, which have become high-risk zones for traffic accidents.

Deadly Hanoi crash: Car plows into multiple vehicles, kills one

A Hanoi street became the site of chaos as a driver slammed into multiple vehicles, leaving one dead.

American tourist dies in motorbike crash on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula

Around 5:40 a.m. on July 11, police in Da Nang received a report of a traffic accident on Son Tra Peninsula, near utility pole number 170 in Son Tra Ward, Da Nang City. The incident resulted in the death of a foreign tourist.

Fatal expressway crashes highlight dangers of unsafe stops

A series of tragic highway accidents has claimed numerous lives and left many injured due to drivers stopping or parking vehicles on expressways without placing proper warning signs.

Vietnam sees sharp drop in traffic accidents in five months

Vietnam recorded 7,853 traffic accidents nationwide from December 15 - May 14, resulting in 4,328 deaths and 5,307 injuries, a major decline from the previous year.

Tragedy in Phu Yen as truck crashes into home, killing baby

A truck veered off a highway in Phu Yen, slamming into a home and killing a 5-month-old girl, while another child was injured.

Locals form human chain to aid watermelon truck driver after crash

After a collision scattered tons of fruit across the road, locals rallied to sell watermelons and support the injured driver.