Excavator overturns on Hoang Sa Street in Ho Chi Minh City

An excavator weighing approximately 5 tons overturned on Hoang Sa Street in Ho Chi Minh City during a demolition project on the morning of October 23. The incident occurred around 8:13 AM while the machine was working on a house demolition.

According to eyewitnesses, the excavator was positioned on a pile of construction debris about 1 meter high. As the vehicle reversed, it lost balance and tipped over onto the road. While two workers were positioned behind the machine, they managed to jump aside and avoid injury. No motorists or pedestrians were struck by the falling vehicle, though nearby drivers had to brake suddenly to avoid a collision.

The accident caused traffic congestion extending over 1 kilometer. Fuel leaked from the machine's tank onto the roadway, requiring authorities to spread sand to prevent slipping. Traffic police arrived at the scene to manage the situation and organize the removal of the excavator to clear the road.