# Public safety and accident incidents in Vietnam

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-safety-and-accident-incidents-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-11-02T02:29:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Recent reports from Vietnam highlight various fatal accidents and infrastructure safety issues across several provinces.

In late September, authorities in Hanoi investigated a fatal incident where a student died after falling into an open manhole. Simultaneously, in Ninh Binh province, heavy rains and flooding caused a 60-meter landslide and significant road damage on National Highway 21B, leading to vehicle bans on certain sections.

By early October, further fatal incidents were reported. In Ho Chi Minh City, a collision between a large contract bus and a bicycle resulted in a fatality, and a house fire in a parking area led to the death of an elderly woman. Additionally, in Nghe An province, emergency services conducted a rescue operation after a truck collided with a semi-trailer on the North-South Expressway.

In late October and early November, additional fatal accidents occurred. In Ho Chi Minh City, a dump truck collided with a motorcycle inside the Phan Thuc Duyen underpass near Tan Son Nhat Airport, resulting in the deaths of both motorcycle occupants. In Hanoi, a man was killed on the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway after attempting to run across the highway, leading to a fatal collision with a passenger car. Authorities are reviewing footage and working with expressway management to improve safety measures.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Fatal traffic accidents reported in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

Fatal accidents in Vietnam: two people died in a motorcycle and dump truck collision in a Ho Chi Minh City underpass, and a man was killed after running across the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway in Hanoi.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-traffic-accidents-reported-in-ho-chi-minh-city-and-hanoi

### 2026-10-09: Fatal accidents and fire reported in Vietnam

Multiple fatal accidents and a fire were reported in Vietnam, including a fatal collision in Ho Chi Minh City and a vehicle rescue on the North-South Expressway in Nghe An.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fatal-accidents-and-fire-reported-in-vietnam

### 2026-09-21: Infrastructure safety concerns reported in Hanoi and Ninh Binh

Authorities in Vietnam are investigating a fatal manhole accident in Hanoi and have banned cars from a damaged section of National Highway 21B in Ninh Binh due to landslides and road cracks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-safety-concerns-reported-in-hanoi-and-ninh-binh

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