JavaScript is off. Please enable to view full site.

38 killed in traffic crashes on first three days of Vietnam’s holiday weekend

38 killed in traffic crashes on first three days of Vietnam’s holiday weekend

Tuesday, May 03, 2022, 11:28 GMT+7
38 killed in traffic crashes on first three days of Vietnam’s holiday weekend
A serious road crash involving a passenger bus and a motorbike occurs in Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam, May 2, 2022. Photo: D.D.T. / Tuoi Tre

Thirty-eight people were killed and 53 others injured in traffic accidents across Vietnam from Saturday to Monday, the first three days of the ongoing four-day break marking Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1).

The National Committee for Traffic Safety recorded 80 crashes, along with 38 deaths and 53 injured victims in the country during the three days.

Among them, 29 crashes occurred on Saturday, killing 12 and injuring nine others.

Twenty-six accidents took place on Sunday, claiming 11 lives and wounding 26 people.

On Monday, 15 people died and 18 were injured in 25 accidents.

A particularly serious collision happened along a section of National Highway No. 1 in south-central Binh Dinh Province at around 1:25 am on Monday.

Three people on a motorbike were killed after their vehicle was hit by a passenger bus.

On Monday, traffic police officers booked nearly 4,560 violations, imposing fines totaling VND4 billion (US$174,100), revoking 617 driver’s licenses, and impounding 77 cars and 1,594 motorbikes.

Among the traffic offenses, 919 were driving under the influence of alcohol, while 656 were speeding.

Public workers in Vietnam are given four days off from April 30 to May 3 to celebrate Reunification Day and International Workers’ Day.

Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!

Duy Khang - Tuan Phung / Tuoi Tre News

More

Read more

;

Photos

VIDEOS

‘Taste of Australia’ gala dinner held in Ho Chi Minh City after 2-year hiatus

Taste of Australia Gala Reception has returned to the Park Hyatt Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnamese woman gives unconditional love to hundreds of adopted children

Despite her own immense hardship, she has taken in and cared for hundreds of orphans over the past three decades.

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta celebrates spring with ‘hat boi’ performances

The art form is so popular that it attracts people from all ages in the Mekong Delta

Vietnamese youngster travels back in time with clay miniatures

Each work is a scene caught by Dung and kept in his memories through his journeys across Vietnam

Latest news