Seventy-nine were killed in traffic accidents that happened during the four-day weekend holiday celebrating Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1) in Vietnam.

A total of 113 traffic crashes occurred across the Southeast Asian nation from April 28 to May 1, claiming 79 lives and injuring 79 others, according to the National Committee for Traffic Safety.

The number of accidents fell by 12, or 9.6 percent, while the death toll dropped by 19 people, or 19.4 percent, compared to the same period of last year.

Out of the 113 crashes, 112 happened on the roads, while the other was a railway accident.

One of the most serious collisions was one between a passenger bus and a truck in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring two others. All four victims were passengers onboard the bus.

Traffic police officers dealt with over 25,900 violations, issuing fines worth a combined VND13.94 billion (US$613,360) and revoking 872 driver’s licenses.

Traffic jams were recorded at the entrances of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi at the beginning and the end of the holiday due to large numbers of travelers flocking back to the hubs to resume work.

Congestion also occurred along some national highways and ring roads, at multiple toll stations, and the entrances to several expressways.

Nearly 140 reports regarding overcharging and traffic gridlock were made via the hotline of the National Committee for Traffic Safety during the period.

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