On November 11, 2026, the road traffic situation across the country stood out with serious traffic accidents in Ho Chi Minh City and Lam Dong, inspection and repair of damage on the Noi Bai - Lao Cai expressway, along with strengthening the control of violations on the highway. In parallel, the road industry continues to actively implement measures to respond to floods to ensure smooth traffic in the Central region.
1. Many serious traffic accidents occur
According to the traffic accident news on 11/11:
* In Ho Chi Minh City, a 12th grade girl driving a motorbike collided with the trailer of a tractor parked on the side of the road, causing the victim's death.
* In Lam Dong, a pickup truck collided with a tractor car, causing the pickup truck driver to die at the scene.
Authorities have examined the scene and investigated the causes of the incidents, and advised vehicle drivers to slow down and observe carefully when circulating at night or in areas where vehicles stop and parked on the side of the road.
2. Check and fix damage on Noi Bai - Lao Cai expressway
On November 11, the Vietnam Department of Roads coordinated with the Traffic Police Department, Vietnam Expressway Development Investment Corporation (VEC) and related units to organize a field inspection of Noi Bai - Lao Cai expressway, section from Km123+080 to Km244+155.
The inspection focuses on:
* Overcome subsidence and damage to the road surface.
* Review and supplement the signage system and equipment to ensure traffic safety.
* Propose repair solutions to ensure the safety of vehicles on this high-trafic highway.
3. Strictly handle passenger cars carrying too many people on the highway
Highway Traffic Police Team No. 6 discovered a 26-seat bus carrying up to 40 passengers when circulating on the Nha Trang - Cam Lam expressway.
The functional forces have made a handling record according to regulations, asking the bus company to arrange other vehicles to continue the journey, and at the same time emphasized that carrying too many people not only violates the law but also increases the risk of traffic safety.
4. Proactively respond to rain and flood, ensure traffic in the Central region
In the face of the risk of heavy rain, flooding and landslides in the Central region, the Vietnam Department of Roads requires road management units to:
* Review weak points on national highways and expressways.
* Prepare enough manpower, machinery, supplies to handle problems.
* Ready to channel traffic when a flood or landslide occurs.
* Maintain 24/24 hour duty mode to ensure smooth traffic.
Units are also required to check signaling systems and barriers at construction sites to limit the risk of accidents in bad weather conditions.
5. Hanoi has local traffic jams during the morning rush hour
On the morning of November 11, traffic on Ring Road 3 - Thanh Tri bridge was congested in the direction of the center of Hanoi because a tractor collided and occupied two lanes, along with another vehicle that had an accident in the middle of the bridge.
Functional forces were quickly present to regulate traffic and handle the scene. People are advised to monitor traffic information, choose a suitable route during rush hour.
Conclusion
On November 11, 2026, road traffic continued to set requirements to enhance safety in both infrastructure and awareness of traffic participants. While the authorities urgently fix the damage on the highways and proactively respond to rain and flood, the Traffic Police force also maintains inspection and strictly handles violations such as carrying too many people and potential errors that cause accidents. Compliance with regulations on speed, safe distance and attention to traffic is still an important factor contributing to reducing traffic accidents.