Around 1 PM, a Dong Nai-registered truck was traveling on National Highway 51 from Vung Tau towards Bien Hoa. Upon reaching An Phuoc commune (formerly Long Thanh district), it suddenly collided with two cars and a truck traveling in the same direction.

Two heavily damaged cars at the scene. Photo: Phuoc Tuan. *

The impact forced all three vehicles into the median and shoulder, causing significant damage. The truck continued for about 100 meters before hitting a 7-seater vehicle stopped at a red light.

This collision pushed the 7-seater forward, causing a chain reaction involving a pickup truck and another car stopped in front of it. A car traveling alongside was also slightly damaged in the second collision.

Nguyen Thanh De, 65, a passenger in the 7-seater, said he and the driver were on their way to Tam Phuoc ward for work. They were stopped at a red light when the truck hit them from behind.

"I heard a crash, then lost consciousness for a moment. When I opened my eyes, I saw 4 damaged vehicles. Fortunately, no one was injured," De recounted.

The truck that caused the accident. Photo: Phuoc Tuan.*

After the incident, the truck driver stopped and left the scene. The accident caused significant traffic congestion for several kilometers on National Highway 51.

Phuoc Tuan