Fertilizer Truck Accident Causes Major Traffic Jam on Highway 20

A multi-vehicle accident caused by a fertilizer truck on National Highway 20 in Dai Lao Commune, Bao Loc City, resulted in a prolonged traffic jam and one injury. The incident occurred on the morning of January 6th, attracting public attention and significantly impacting transportation on this key route.

Around 10:35 AM, a fertilizer truck with license plates from Dong Nai province (driver’s identity unknown) was traveling on National Highway 20 towards Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh City. Upon reaching a downhill section at the B’Lao Srê intersection in Dai Lao Commune, the truck suddenly lost control and sped forward, causing a series of collisions.

Initial reports indicate that the fertilizer truck collided forcefully with the rear of a rock-carrying dump truck with license plates from Lam Dong province (driver’s identity unknown), which was traveling in the same direction and preparing to cross the road. The impact caused the rock truck to overturn, blocking a significant portion of National Highway 20 and severely disrupting traffic.

Overturned rock truck blocking Highway 20 after collision with fertilizer truckOverturned rock truck blocking Highway 20 after collision with fertilizer truck

Furthermore, the fertilizer truck continued onto the sidewalk, traveling dozens of meters and crashing into a small 1.4-ton truck and a pickup truck parked along the road. Fortunately, both vehicles were unoccupied, averting potential casualties.

Damaged pickup truck and small truck after being hit by out-of-control fertilizer truckDamaged pickup truck and small truck after being hit by out-of-control fertilizer truck

After causing multiple collisions, the fertilizer truck continued moving until it collapsed into a roadside drainage ditch and overturned. The rollover caused tons of fertilizer to spill onto the road, polluting the environment and further complicating the traffic situation.

Fertilizer spilled on road after truck overturned in ditchFertilizer spilled on road after truck overturned in ditch

The multi-vehicle accident resulted in injuries to the fertilizer truck driver, who was hospitalized. A total of four vehicles sustained significant damage in the accident. Traffic on National Highway 20, a vital route connecting the Central Highlands provinces with the Southeast region, was severely congested in both directions for several hours.

Traffic jam on Highway 20 after multi-vehicle accidentTraffic jam on Highway 20 after multi-vehicle accident

Immediately after the accident, authorities arrived at the scene to direct traffic, ensure safety, and coordinate with rescue forces to clear the area. By the afternoon of the same day, traffic on National Highway 20 remained difficult due to the accident’s impact.

The cause of the multi-vehicle accident caused by the fertilizer truck on National Highway 20 is currently under investigation by authorities. The incident serves as a reminder of road safety on national highways, especially for trucks carrying goods, and emphasizes the importance of adhering to traffic laws, controlling speed, and ensuring the vehicle’s technical condition.

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