1.2. Excessive speed has been identified as the primary cause of a fatal bus accident. Investigators revealed that the driver was operating the bus at 99 km/h in a zone limited to 80 km/h, amidst heavy rain and slippery conditions. This led to the vehicle losing control, colliding with a roadside marker, and ultimately overturning.
2.1. A tragic incident in January 2025 claimed the lives of at least seven family members and left two others injured when their seven-seater vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a canal in Nam Dinh.
2.2. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle abruptly turned right, collided with a guardrail, and fell into a water-filled ditch alongside the road.
3.1. A devastating landslide on the Khanh Le mountain pass in central Vietnam on November 16 resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals and injuries to 16 others. The landslide partially buried a passenger bus, causing extensive damage.
3.2. Persistent heavy rain severely hindered rescue efforts following the landslide. Emergency teams were forced to navigate through dense forest and treacherous terrain on foot, arriving at the scene several hours after the incident.
4.1. A collision between a 16-seater passenger van and a tractor-trailer on the Da Nang–Quang Ngai Expressway in early December resulted in the deaths of at least four family members and injuries to seven others. The van, carrying 12 passengers, rear-ended the truck while both were traveling in the same direction.
4.2. Preliminary investigations revealed that the van driver’s inattention and failure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead led to the severe collision. Local police have initiated a criminal case for violations of road traffic safety regulations.
5.1. In late November, a drug-impaired driver caused a fatal accident on National Highway 1 in Lang Son province, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals. The seven-seater car collided head-on with a tractor-trailer after entering the wrong lane and disregarding traffic signals.
5.2. Local authorities have opened a criminal investigation and placed the driver in pre-trial detention for violating road traffic safety regulations.
6.1. A passenger bus accident on Provincial Road 172 in Lao Cai province in November resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to five others. The bus veered off the road and collided with an uphill embankment, trapping several passengers inside.
6.2. While preliminary tests ruled out alcohol or drug impairment, witness accounts suggest the bus lost braking power while descending a slope, indicating a potential mechanical failure.
7.1. A major landslide on National Highway 6 at Thung Nhuoi Pass in Phu Tho province in December resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals. The incident occurred around 2:37 p.m. on December 14, when a large volume of soil and rocks collapsed onto the roadway, causing fatalities and disrupting traffic for several hours.
7.2. The landslide, occurring at approximately 2:37 p.m. on December 14, sent large volumes of soil and rock onto the roadway, halting traffic for several hours. Cleanup and recovery efforts involved heavy machinery and coordinated teams from road maintenance, police, and rescue services.
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