A section of the vehicle's body frame was bent by rocks and soil after the accident.

A devastating landslide on Khanh Le Pass, Khanh Hoa province, resulted in six fatalities and 19 injuries when a passenger bus was partially buried by falling rocks and soil. The incident occurred around 22h yesterday, 16/11, as a 34-seat Phuong Trang bus traveled from Da Lat towards Nha Trang.

The bus, with TP HCM license plates, was carrying 32 people, including two drivers and one assistant. Upon reaching the Nam Khanh Vinh commune area, a sudden landslide engulfed the vehicle.

The impact severely damaged the bus. The cabin area at the front was detached by falling debris, including rocks, soil, and trees. The vehicle's body was deformed, windows shattered, and interior structures like the metal frame and beds were mangled.

Khanh Le Pass is currently experiencing multiple landslide points. A second landslide area, 50 meters long, blocks the road approximately 800 meters from the bus accident site. Authorities are working to clear the road.

A third landslide point on Khanh Le Pass, approximately three kilometers from the accident site, where authorities are mobilizing excavators to clear the road.

Immediately following the incident, authorities quickly accessed the scene to extract victims from the bus. Doctor Le Tran Anh Thi, Director of the provincial 115 Emergency Center, confirmed that 19 injured people were transported to Khanh Hoa Provincial General Hospital for treatment. Uninjured passengers were taken by another bus to the Phuong Trang station in Nha Trang. Among the six fatalities, four victims were transported to Khanh Vinh, Dien Khanh hospitals, and Khanh Hoa province.

A large rock crushed the guardrail of National Highway 27C - Khanh Le Pass this morning.

Debris and rain created a long, slippery landslide on National Highway 27C - Khanh Le Pass, temporarily paralyzing traffic. Authorities are mobilizing many vehicles to clear the road.

The landslide on National Highway 27C - Khanh Le Pass has temporarily paralyzed traffic. Debris and rain created a long, slippery landslide, prompting authorities to mobilize heavy equipment to clear the road.

Bulldozers are actively clearing rocks and soil on Khanh Le Pass to facilitate access to the accident scene. Many rescue vehicles are waiting for the road to be cleared before they can reach the site.

The Khanh Hoa Hydro-Meteorological Station reported that from 16 to 18/11, the province was expected to experience moderate to very heavy rain, with total accumulations of 80-150 mm. Mountainous areas could see 100-200 mm, with some locations exceeding 250 mm. The agency warned of potential localized heavy rain, with over 80 mm expected in three hours.

Location of the landslide. Graphics: Khanh Hoang

National Highway 27C, a 121-kilometer vital route, connects Da Lat with Nha Trang and is frequently used by tourist buses. The 33-kilometer Khanh Le Pass, part of this route, is known for frequent landslides during the rainy season.

Bui Toan - Minh Bang