A devastating bus crash in central Vietnam has resulted in the deaths of ten passengers, including two children, and injured 12 others. The overnight sleeper bus was traveling on a national highway from Hanoi to the central city of Da Nang when it veered off the road in Ha Tinh province, hitting roadside markers and overturning.
The crash occurred on Friday, and authorities have confirmed that all ten fatalities were Vietnamese citizens. Five of the deceased were domestic tourists traveling to Da Nang for holidays. The injured passengers were taken to hospital with multiple injuries, and several of those killed and seriously injured had been occupying the sleeper bunks located towards the front of the bus.
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for an investigation into the accident. Traffic accidents are common in Vietnam, with road crashes killing 5,024 people in the first half of this year, down from 5,343 in the same period of 2024.
The bus crash comes a week after a tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognized site in northern Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 38 Vietnamese tourists and crew members. Rescuers are still searching for one missing passenger from the boat, and only 10 people survived the accident.
The recent tragedies in Vietnam highlight the importance of ensuring safety measures are in place to prevent such accidents. The investigations into both incidents will likely shed more light on the causes and help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The Vietnamese authorities have launched an investigation into the recent bus crash that claimed ten lives and left 12 others injured. Preliminary reports indicate that the bus veered off the road and overturned, causing significant damage and casualties. The investigation aims to determine the exact cause of the accident, including potential factors such as driver error, vehicle malfunction or road conditions.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing concerns about road safety in Vietnam. The country has a history of road accidents, often attributed to factors like reckless driving, poor road conditions and inadequate vehicle maintenance. According to official figures, Vietnam logged 29,385 traffic accidents in a year, claiming 9,369 lives and leaving about 29,500 others injured. Efforts to improve road safety and reduce accidents are ongoing, but incidents like this underscore the need for continued vigilance and improvement.