A tour bus crashed in central Vietnam, killing ten passengers, including two children. The accident occurred on a national highway while traveling from Hanoi to Da Nang. The bus overturned after veering off the road, injuring twelve others. This incident follows a boat disaster in Ha Long Bay, which claimed 38 lives. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sought an investigation into the bus crash. Traffic accidents are prevalent in Vietnam, with several fatalities reported in recent statistics, raising concerns about road safety.
"The overnight sleeper bus was travelling on a national highway from the capital Hanoi to the central city of Da Nang when it veered off the road in the province of Ha Tinh on Friday, hitting roadside markers and overturning, authorities said in a statement."
"The crash killed 10 people, including two children, all of whom were Vietnamese. Another 12 people were injured and taken to hospital with multiple injuries."
"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, according to data from the government's National Statistics Office."
"Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for an investigation into the accident, highlighting the need for improved safety measures amid ongoing concerns over traffic safety in the country."
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