Driver arrested in fatal construction accident in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested Phan Huy Thanh, 25, for violating labor safety regulations following a fatal accident during a road upgrade project.

The incident occurred on October 2 in the Thuan Giao ward. While a colleague, 56-year-old D.V.T., was using a dust blower, Thanh operated a steamroller. According to investigators, Thanh attempted to shift gears to stop the vehicle but accidentally engaged the accelerator instead. The steamroller struck and killed Mr. T. at the scene.

Initial investigations revealed that Thanh was operating the machinery without proper safety training certification and failed to follow standard operating procedures. The police have initiated criminal proceedings to further investigate the matter.