# Traffic accidents in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/traffic-accidents-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-09-23T01:49:12.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

On September 22 and 23, two separate multi-vehicle accidents occurred in Vietnam, resulting in property damage and traffic congestion without reported fatalities.

In Lâm Đồng province, a collision involving four trucks and one passenger bus occurred near the Ông Bồ slope on the Hồ Chí Minh Highway. The incident caused an estimated 500 million VND in property damage and damaged a light pole. 

In Hai Phòng, an accident on National Highway 5 occurred when a concrete pillar fell from a trailer, striking a passenger car and causing a second trailer to overturn. This incident resulted in a traffic jam approximately 3 kilometers long. Preliminary investigations indicate the accident may have been caused by a failure to properly secure the load.

## Claims

- The driver of the tractor-trailer carrying concrete piles failed to ensure safety, causing the accident. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Drivers involved tested negative for alcohol and drugs. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Three vehicles and the concrete cargo were damaged in the incident. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The multi-vehicle collision resulted in no injuries or fatalities. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The accident caused traffic congestion extending approximately 3 km on National Highway 5. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Multiple traffic accidents reported in Vietnam and US

Various traffic incidents reported: a five-vehicle crash in Lâm Đồng, a fatal bus overturn in Gia Lai, and a concrete pillar collision in Hai Phong, alongside a hazardous leak on a California freeway.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-highway-5-traffic-jam-caused-by-falling-concrete-piles

### 2026-09-18: Landslide damages National Highway 15C in Thanh Hoa

A severe landslide caused by heavy rain has damaged 20 meters of National Highway 15C in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, forcing traffic diversions for large vehicles due to ground instability.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/landslide-damages-national-highway-15c-in-thanh-hoa

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Cite as: Traffic accidents in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/traffic-accidents-in-vietnam