Around 1:15 PM, a Dien Linh sleeper bus was traveling on National Highway 20, heading from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City. As it reached Duc Trong commune, vehicles ahead slowed down and stopped for a red light. The bus driver failed to react in time, colliding with the rear of a 5-seater car.
The impact sent the 5-seater car forward, causing it to hit a truck and another 7-seater car. The 7-seater car was then pushed into the rear of a truck in front of it.
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five cars involved in a chain collision on the national highway connecting ho chi minh city to da lat. Photo: Hoai Thanh
No injuries were reported, though the 5-seater car's front and rear were severely crushed; the other four vehicles sustained dents. National Highway 20 experienced localized congestion for nearly one hour.
Traffic police from Lam Dong Provincial Police and Duc Trong Commune Police arrived at the scene to regulate traffic, inspect the site, and investigate the cause.
footage of the chain accident on the national highway connecting ho chi minh city to da lat. Clip: Hoai Thanh
National Highway 20 spans over 260 km, linking Dau Giay intersection (Dong Nai) with Dran intersection (Lam Dong). This route serves as a crucial artery for transporting tourists, vegetables, and agricultural products between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat.
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