On September 16, 2026, the road traffic situation across the country recorded many remarkable developments. Prominent is the continuous accident on the Phap Van - Cau Gie highway caused by a Lexus car stopped in the middle of the road, causing two cars behind to crash into the carriage. Besides, many localities continue to be affected by heavy rains causing flooding, functional forces strengthen traffic safety propaganda and implement many solutions to ensure smooth circulation on key routes.
1. Investigating the case of Lexus stopping in the middle of the highway causing three cars to collide continuously
On September 15, at Km201 of Phap Van - Cau Gie highway (section through Hanoi), a Lexus car suddenly slowed down and stopped right in the lane close to the divider. Two vehicles behind, including a 16-seater passenger car and a car, were not handled in time, so a continuous collision occurred. Through the dashcam data, the Traffic Police force determined that the Lexus showed signs of swaying and squeezing another car before stopping in the middle of the highway. The case is being investigated to clarify signs of breaking the law.
2. A motorbike collided with a truck in Ha Tinh, three male students were injured
On the afternoon of September 15, at the intersection between district road 102 and Ham Nghi street (Ha Tinh province), a motorbike carrying three male students collided with a truck. The accident left two students dead and one seriously injured. Authorities are examining the scene and investigating the cause of the incident, and at the same time recommending people to raise their awareness of complying with traffic safety regulations when participating in traffic.
3. Hanoi adjusts traffic organization on BRT Lang Ha - Giang Vo
According to the new announcement of the authorities, cars and motorbikes are allowed to circulate on the BRT lane from Lang Ha to Giang Vo according to the new traffic organization plan to suit the actual situation and reduce traffic jam pressure in the central area. Traffic participants are advised to follow the sign system and follow the instructions of the regulatory force.
4. Hanoi continues to be flooded and congested due to heavy rain
After many consecutive rainy days, on the morning of September 16, many roads in Hanoi such as Nguyen Trai, Pham Van Dong, Giai Phong and Ring 3 were flooded and congested during peak hours. The functional forces have arranged traffic control officers at flood points, and advised people to limit moving through deep flooded areas and monitor weather information before departure.
5. Continue to propagate traffic safety for drivers and students
Many localities organize programs to disseminate laws on traffic order and safety for transport businesses, drivers and students. The content focuses on speeding, keeping a safe distance, not using alcohol when driving and improving road situation handling skills to reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
6. Advise people to ensure safety when driving in heavy rain conditions
In the face of complicated weather developments in many provinces in the North and North Central, the authorities advise vehicle drivers to slow down, turn on the lights when it rains, keep a safe distance and do not try to pass through deep flooded areas or fast-flowing water. At the same time, people need to check the technical condition of the vehicle before departure and follow the instructions of functional forces in traffic distribution areas.
To sum up
On September 16, 2023, there was a serious accident on the Phap Van - Cau Gie highway caused by a Lexus car stopped in the middle of the road and a serious accident in Ha Tinh that caused the death of two students. Along with that, Hanoi adjusts traffic organization on the Lang Ha - Giang Vo BRT lane, many streets continue to be flooded due to heavy rain and localities promote law propaganda on traffic order and safety to raise awareness of traffic participants.
