The incident occurred around 5 AM when Nguyen Van Lam, 31, from Thanh Hoa province, was driving a Hanoi-registered truck on the La Son - Hoa Lien expressway towards Da Nang. Upon reaching viaduct 4 in Khe Tre commune, he noticed a fierce fire in the cargo area, prompting him to stop the vehicle immediately and alert authorities.

The truck suffered heavy damage after the fire. Photo: Van An

Hue City Fire and Rescue Police, along with other units, quickly arrived to extinguish the blaze and ensure traffic safety on the route. By around 7 AM, the fire continued to burn, with thick black smoke rising high and forcing many vehicles in the area to reduce speed.

While no human casualties have been reported, the goods on the truck sustained severe damage. These items, belonging to Havison Industrial Joint Stock Company, were en route for delivery to a unit in the Central region.

Wooden bed frames caught fire. Photo: Van An

Authorities are currently assessing the damage and managing the scene to quickly restore normal traffic on the La Son - Hoa Lien expressway. They are also investigating the cause of the fire.

The La Son - Hoa Lien expressway is 65 km long and forms part of the La Son - Tuy Loan route, connecting Hue City with Da Nang City. Opened in 4/2022, it initially featured two lanes with a speed limit of 60-80 km/h. The project is currently undergoing expansion to four lanes, with a total investment exceeding 3,010 billion VND.

Vo Thanh