On May 12, 2025, the road traffic situation in Vietnam continued to record many remarkable developments. In addition to implementing key infrastructure projects, traffic safety and violation handling work is still being strengthened by authorities. Below is a summary of the day's outstanding news in the field of road traffic.
1. Traffic accident situation
1.1. Truck crashes into house, two children injured and dead
In Son Hoi commune, Son Hoa district, Phu Yen province, a truck lost control and crashed into a house, seriously injuring two children. Although taken to the emergency room, one child did not survive.
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Source: Bao Moi
1.2. Truck collision, woman riding motorbike dies on the spot
In Hai Duong city, a collision between a motorbike and a truck caused the woman driving the motorbike to die on the spot.
Source: Bao Moi
1.3. Multiple accidents in Vinh city, many injured
On the afternoon of May 11, on Tue Tinh street, Vinh city, Nghe An, a multiple accident occurred between multiple vehicles, injuring many people and requiring emergency hospitalization.
https://baomoi.com
Source: Bao Moi
2. Key transport projects
2.1. Starting construction of Ninh Binh - Hai Phong expressway through Thai Binh and Nam Dinh
On the morning of May 12, the People's Committee of Thai Binh province held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ninh Binh - Hai Phong expressway project through Thai Binh and Nam Dinh provinces. The project has a total investment of nearly 20,000 billion VND, with a length of 60.9 km, and is expected to promote socio-economic development in the region.
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Source: Hung Yen Newspaper
2.2. Accelerating the progress of the Ho Chi Minh road project, Rach Soi - Ben Nhat, Go Quao - Vinh Thuan
The Ho Chi Minh road project, Rach Soi - Ben Nhat, Go Quao - Vinh Thuan, has a total length of nearly 52 km, passing through Kien Giang and Bac Lieu provinces, with a total investment of 3,900 billion VND. The project started in March 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Bac Lieu Newspaper
Source: Bac Lieu Newspaper
3. Traffic management and safety
3.1. Ministry of Construction issues telegram requesting to strengthen traffic safety
On May 11, the Ministry of Construction issued telegram No. 14/CD-BXD to the People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities, requesting to strengthen traffic safety nationwide. The telegram clearly stated the need to review, evaluate and overcome shortcomings in traffic organization on the expressway system.
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Source: Vietnam Lawyer
3.2. Vietnam Road Administration requests reports on causes of traffic incidents
Vietnam Road Administration is in charge of inspecting and reviewing existing shortcomings of the road traffic infrastructure system, synthesizing reports to the leaders of the Ministry of Construction to take timely measures to ensure traffic safety.
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Source: VTV
Conclusion
On May 12, 2025, the road traffic situation in Vietnam continues to face challenges in traffic safety, when many serious accidents occurred on key routes. In addition, traffic infrastructure projects are still being implemented to improve the national traffic system. Traffic management and safety assurance work needs to be closely coordinated between authorities and people to minimize accidents and improve the efficiency of the road traffic system.
