# Student fatalities in Vietnam

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261105-student-fatalities-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-11-10T02:34:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3.

Two separate incidents involving the deaths of young students have been reported in Vietnam. In Hue, a third-grade student from Long Quang Primary School was found deceased near the A Ka stream on November 4. The child, born in 2017, had failed to return home after school, and local authorities discovered the student unconscious by the water. The death is suspected to be a drowning, and local police are investigating.

In Hanoi, a fire occurred at the temporary classroom facilities of Kim Lien Secondary School on Hoang Tich Tri Street. The fire broke out around 12:10 PM on November 5 in a single-story building used while the main campus is under construction. While emergency responders successfully evacuated students, a sixth-grade student, identified as P. A. K, died following the incident. 

In response to the fire, the school suspended in-person classes for nearly 3,000 students, transitioning to online learning via Zoom. Parents have expressed concerns regarding the quality of remote instruction and the costs of replacing damaged equipment. Authorities aim to arrange safe learning locations for students by November 15. 

The Prime Minister issued an official dispatch ordering an urgent investigation into the cause of the fire and demanding enhanced fire safety training nationwide. Local officials from Kim Kim Lien Ward have held meetings to review fire prevention and rescue protocols, emphasizing that schools must not use temporary facilities if safety conditions are not fully met.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Kim Lien Secondary School students to return to class by November 15

Following a fatal fire at a temporary facility, approximately 3,000 Kim Lien Secondary School students in Hanoi are expected to return to safe, in-person learning by November 15.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-lien-secondary-school-students-to-return-to-class-by-november-15

### 2026-11-05: Kim Lien Secondary School fire in Hanoi leaves one student dead

A fatal fire at Kim Lien Secondary School's temporary classrooms in Hanoi killed a grade 6 student. Authorities have suspended in-person classes and launched an investigation into the cause.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fire-breaks-out-at-kim-lien-secondary-school-in-hanoi

### 2026-11-04: Student fatalities reported in separate incidents in Vietnam

Two young students have died in separate incidents in Vietnam: one following a school fire in Hanoi and another suspected of drowning in Hue.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-fatalities-reported-in-separate-incidents-in-vietnam

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