Around 1:13 AM, Duong Thai Ngoc, 26, from Di Linh commune, was driving a car with Ho Chi Minh City license plates on Quoc lo 20, heading from Dong Nai to Da Lat. As he ascended Bao Loc Pass, in the section passing through Da Huoai 2 commune, the car unexpectedly caught fire.
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The car completely destroyed after the fire. Hoai Thanh |
The car completely destroyed after the fire. Hoai Thanh
The driver pulled over to the roadside, opened the doors, and along with his wife and a mother and her child, quickly escaped. They, along with passersby, attempted to extinguish the fire, but it was unsuccessful, and the blaze intensified fiercely.
Authorities dispatched a fire truck to the scene, extinguishing the flames; however, the car was completely destroyed.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Smoke engulfed the troubled car. Hoai Thanh |
Smoke engulfed the troubled car. Hoai Thanh
Bao Loc Pass spans approximately 10 km on Quoc lo 20, connecting the Da Huoai area with Bao Loc. It serves as a crucial route linking the Southeast region with Lam Dong. The pass features numerous steep sections, sharp turns, and winding curves, making it prone to traffic incidents and landslides.
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