# Construction accidents in Ho Chi Minh City

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/construction-accidents-in-ho-chi-minh-city
> Updated: 2026-10-23T05:43:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

A series of construction-related incidents occurred in Ho Chi Minh City during October 2026.

On October 2, a fatal accident took place in the Thuan Giao ward during a road upgrade project. A steamroller operator, Phan Huy Thanh, accidentally engaged the accelerator instead of the gear to stop, striking and killing a colleague. Investigators determined that Thanh was operating the machinery without proper safety training certification and failed to follow standard operating procedures.

On October 23, an excavator weighing approximately 5 tons overturned on Hoang Sa Street during a house demolition project. The vehicle lost balance while reversing on a pile of construction debris. Although two workers nearby avoided injury and no pedestrians were struck, the incident caused significant traffic congestion and a fuel leak that required authorities to intervene with sand to prevent slipping.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Excavator overturns on Hoang Sa Street in Ho Chi Minh City

A 5-ton excavator overturned during demolition work on Hoang Sa Street in Ho Chi Minh City, causing over 1km of traffic congestion and a fuel spill, though no injuries were reported.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/excavator-overturns-on-hoang-sa-street-in-ho-chi-minh-city

### 2026-10-16: Driver arrested in fatal construction accident in Ho Chi Minh City

Phan Huy Thanh has been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for violating safety regulations after accidentally killing a colleague with a steamroller during road construction.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/driver-arrested-in-fatal-construction-accident-in-ho-chi-minh-city

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