Rạng sáng on January 22, a series of traffic accidents combined with a truck fire occurred on the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Highway, causing severe traffic jams that extended to the An Phu interchange (Ho Chi Minh City). This incident took place during the peak time when people were returning home for Tet, heavily impacting traffic on this route.
Scene of the accident on the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Highway
Causes and Course of the Incident
According to information from Traffic Control Patrol Team No. 6 (Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Public Security), the incident began when a truck with Binh Dinh province license plates traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Thuan suddenly caught fire violently on the highway section passing through Binh Son commune, Long Thanh district, Dong Nai province. The driver managed to bring the vehicle into the emergency lane and notified the authorities.
Dong Nai provincial police mobilized three fire trucks to extinguish the blaze. However, less than an hour later, at 6:30 AM, another multi-car pileup involving four container trucks, one 16-seater bus, one truck, and one sedan occurred on the same highway. The collision resulted in minor injuries to some passengers on the bus and sedan.
Consequences and Traffic Situation
The two consecutive incidents on the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Highway caused severe traffic congestion. Vehicles were stuck in a long line from the National Route 51 interchange (Dong Nai) to An Phu (Ho Chi Minh City). Authorities worked hard to reroute traffic and clear the jam, but the situation remained complex due to the large number of vehicles.
Advice for Drivers
During the Tet holiday rush, drivers should strictly adhere to safety regulations, maintain safe distances between vehicles, and contact authorities immediately in case of emergencies. Regularly updating traffic information can help avoid congestion points and ensure a smooth journey.
The multi-car pileup and truck fire on the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Highway once again underscores the importance of enhancing traffic safety awareness, especially during peak holiday periods.
