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Bus Plunge: Seven Dead in Vietnam Mountain Tragedy
27 Dec
Summary
- A bus carrying charity workers overturned on a mountain road.
- Seven people were killed and at least nine injured in the crash.
- Brake failure is the suspected cause of the deadly accident.
A tragic road accident in Vietnam's Yen Bai province on Saturday resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals. The bus, carrying a group of teachers en route to a village for volunteer work, overturned on a steep mountain road. The vehicle reportedly traveled about 50 meters along a guardrail before plunging off the sloped route.
Emergency services responded swiftly, deploying heavy machinery to access passengers trapped in the wreckage. Of the 19 people onboard, 10 survivors were pulled from the debris, but at least seven fatalities were confirmed. Several of the rescued individuals sustained injuries, with some reports indicating a higher death toll.
Officials are investigating the exact cause, with preliminary findings suggesting brake failure as a likely factor. Road safety remains a significant concern in Vietnam, particularly on its challenging mountainous terrain. Further updates are expected as rescue operations conclude and the investigation progresses.
