A speeding car directly struck two women on Nguyen Duy Hieu street on 2/8 after the vehicle swerved towards a median they had jumped onto for safety. The incident occurred on a dark evening as the pedestrians were walking against traffic near a solid median. As the car approached rapidly, the women attempted to take refuge on the median, but the vehicle veered in their direction, hitting them. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
Video; CTV.
Regarding road safety, pedestrians must not walk against the flow of traffic or towards oncoming vehicles. When crossing the road, it is essential to use designated crosswalks. If no crosswalk is available, pedestrians should observe carefully, choose a well-lit area, and only cross when the road is clear. Walking against traffic is strictly prohibited.
For car drivers, it is imperative to remain focused, observe surroundings, and maintain a safe following distance to react to unexpected situations. Within urban areas, drivers should maintain an appropriate speed, ideally below the posted maximum limit, and reduce speed when driving at night or approaching intersections.
A similar incident occurred on 28/2/2025 on Nguyen Xien street, Hanoi, where a car suddenly struck a man from behind as he was crossing an alley. Video: CTV.
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