Infrastructure safety concerns reported in Hanoi and Ninh Binh

Authorities in Vietnam are addressing separate infrastructure and safety concerns in Hanoi and Ninh Binh.

In Hanoi, police are investigating a fatal incident in Dong Ngac ward where a male student died after falling into an open manhole. The incident occurred on a drainage system connecting the Vietnam National University of Mining and Geology to the Nam Thang Long Industrial Park. Local officials stated that the manhole cover has been replaced and the investigation is underway to determine when the cover was removed and to assign responsibility to the relevant management or maintenance units.

In Ninh Binh province, the Department of Construction has banned all cars from a section of the old National Highway 21B (Km41+600 to Km42+700) due to severe damage. Heavy rains and flooding caused a 60-meter landslide and significant cracking in the road surface. Traffic is being rerouted via the new National Highway 21B, and authorities have requested police assistance to manage the flow and ensure safety until further notice.