Around 16:30, near Datanla waterfall in Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat, an embankment over 10 m high experienced a landslide. Soil, along with three large rocks, fell onto the road.

Three large rocks rolled onto the pass road. Photo: Hoai Thanh

Drivers of oto and moto on the pass noticed the incident from a distance and stopped, preventing any collisions. At the scene, many soft soil masses had slid to the roadside edge, near some pine tree roots on the embankment. These soil masses showed signs of instability, posing a risk of further landslides.

At this location, on the evening of 12/9, soil and rocks from the embankment also spilled onto the pass, obstructing traffic. Authorities are currently addressing the landslide site.

Prenn Pass, stretching 7,27 km, serves as one of the main gateways connecting national route 20 to central Da Lat. The road received an investment of 552 ty VND for expansion to four lanes starting in 2023, before its projected opening in early 2024.

Authorities cordon off the landslide site. Photo: Hoai Thanh

In recent years, Prenn Pass has experienced numerous landslides during the rainy season. Lam Dong authorities advise residents and drivers traveling through the pass during heavy rain to reduce speed, observe carefully, maintain a safe distance, and follow official guidance.

Hoai Thanh - Truong Ha