A serious traffic accident occurred on Bui Huu Nghia Street (Ho Chi Minh City) when a young man riding a motorcycle slipped and fell, and was run over by a tractor-trailer traveling in the same direction. The victim died at the scene. Authorities quickly cordoned off the scene, regulated traffic, and investigated the cause of the incident. (Construction Newspaper)

 

2. Passenger bus overturns on Khanh Le Pass, 5 injured

 

On National Highway 27C, the section through Khanh Le Pass (Khanh Hoa province), a passenger bus suddenly lost control, crashed into the mountainside, and overturned. The accident injured 5 people, and many passengers panicked. Rescue forces arrived promptly to take the injured to the hospital and clear the scene, ensuring smooth traffic flow. (Construction Newspaper)

 

3. Proposal to designate the lane closest to the median on highways for overtaking only

 

The Traffic Police Department is studying a new traffic organization plan on highways, proposing that the lane closest to the median be used only for overtaking, prohibiting vehicles from continuously driving in this lane. The proposal is expected to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and increase the efficiency of the highway system. (Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station)

 

4. Review and adjustment of speed limit signs on roads

 

Following feedback regarding the inappropriate placement of speed limit signs in some locations, the Vietnam Road Administration announced that it will coordinate with localities to conduct a comprehensive review and adjustment of the signage system and traffic organization plan on national highways and expressways to ensure consistency, ease of observation, and reduce traffic safety risks. (VietNamNet News)

 

5. Proactively addressing drainage systems on highways and national roads

 

To respond to the rainy season, the Vietnam Road Administration requires road management units to urgently inspect and dredge drainage systems, reinforce embankments, and address areas at risk of flooding and landslides on key highways and national roads. This work aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimize the risk of incidents caused by extreme weather. (news from moitruong.net.vn)

 

6. Strengthening propaganda to protect traffic safety corridors

 

Many localities continue to implement propaganda activities, mobilizing people to voluntarily remove structures and obstacles encroaching on road traffic safety corridors. Ensuring clear corridors is considered one of the important solutions to reduce the risk of accidents and improve the efficiency of traffic infrastructure exploitation. (Dong Nai Provincial Police)

 

Summary

 

July 28, 2026 was marked by serious traffic accidents in Ho Chi Minh City and Khanh Le Pass (Khanh Hoa), proposals to organize dedicated overtaking lanes on highways, plans to review speed limit signs, and enhanced drainage system maintenance on national highways and expressways before the rainy season. In addition, many localities continued to strengthen efforts to protect traffic safety corridors to contribute to building a safe, smooth, and sustainable traffic environment.