1. Girl's leg severed after collision with large-displacement motorbike

This morning, on a section of the national highway, a large-displacement motorbike collided violently, seriously injuring a girl, severing her leg. The incident caused a stir, and the scene showed scattered debris. The authorities are investigating. 

2. Truck carrying relief goods crashed into the median strip, collided with another vehicle

At around 7 a.m., truck with license plate 50E-322.64 carrying relief goods traveling from the South to the North crashed into the median strip on National Highway 1 (through Dak Lak). The collision caused the median strip to fall to the opposite side of the road, hitting a tractor trailer with license plate 29E-372.65 going in the opposite direction. The incident did not cause any casualties but damaged the vehicle. 

3. Hanoi handles three locations with potential traffic accident risks, checks signals & signs

According to the news “Hanoi Traffic | October 16, 2025”, during the day, Hanoi carried out a review of traffic lights, removed illegal signs and handled three potential traffic accident locations to ensure people’s safety. 

4. General Secretary requests Hanoi to completely resolve traffic congestion and flooding in the inner city

At the opening of the new term Hanoi Party Congress, the General Secretary emphasized that Hanoi must completely resolve four issues: traffic congestion, urban order, environmental pollution and flooding, considering them key issues in the 2025–2030 term. 

5. Accident on National Highway 293 (Bac Ninh) - Motorcycle collides with passenger bus, 2 people die

At around 1:30 p.m. on October 15 (news updated on the morning of October 16), a motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction collided with a passenger bus traveling on Provincial Road 293 (hometown of Bac Ninh). As a result, 2 people died on the spot, and the vehicle was severely damaged. 

In addition, there was a series of collisions between 5 cars on Ho Chi Minh Road through Dak Lak, injuring 1 person. 

6. Warning & launching to report on inadequacies in signs and signals

In the "24-hour Traffic Safety" bulletin on October 16, 2025, the Traffic Police Department called on people to report on inadequacies in signs and signals so that the authorities can make timely adjustments. 

 

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Analysis & Evaluation

• The accident that severed a leg shows that the severity of a collision with a large-displacement motorcycle in poor road conditions or slow reaction is very high.

 

• A truck carrying relief goods hitting a median is a rare situation, but it also reiterates the traffic principle: keep your distance, warn when an incident occurs to avoid causing dominoes with other vehicles.

 

• Hanoi's proactive review of the lighting system, signs and handling of dangerous spots is a positive signal showing that traffic management is more careful and responsive to reality.

 

• Requests from high levels (General Secretary) put a lot of pressure on Hanoi to implement traffic solutions - this can promote drastic measures such as traffic diversion, infrastructure expansion, and drainage system improvement.

 

• Accidents involving passenger cars and motorbikes are a common "traffic burden" in many regions - traffic diversion, speed management, and control of passenger cars are essential.

 

• Calling on people to report incorrect signs and lights is a way to “socialize traffic management” — if implemented transparently and effectively, it can help change faster than using only state forces. 

 

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Conclusion & Recommendations

 

Conclusion:

October 16, 2025 recorded many notable traffic events: serious accidents, collisions of rescue vehicles, Hanoi improved traffic management at risk points. Meanwhile, pressure from high levels to handle congestion and flooding poses a heavy task for local authorities. 

 

Recommendations for traffic participants:

 

• When traveling on national highways or major roads, especially with large-displacement vehicles, it is necessary to maintain a safe speed, observe carefully and avoid reckless overtaking.

 

• If driving a truck or cargo vehicle, always ensure good tires and brakes, and slow down when approaching the median.

• In Hanoi, people should proactively check signs and traffic lights on their routes — if they see anything unusual, report it to the authorities for adjustment.

 

• Authorities and traffic units need to continue checking, removing incorrect signs, adjusting traffic lights, and handling potential points early to reduce accidents.

 

• Technology (cameras, artificial intelligence) should be promoted in coordination with field management to detect and handle violations accurately and promptly.

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