On the morning of May 8th, a serious traffic accident occurred on Nguyen Trai Street, Hanoi, when a three-wheeled vehicle carrying construction iron, traveling against traffic, collided with a bus. This incident once again raises alarms about the safety risks posed by makeshift vehicles and three-wheeled vehicles participating in traffic.
Damaged bus after collision with three-wheeled vehicle on Nguyen Trai street, Hanoi
Three-Wheeled Vehicle Carrying Iron Against Traffic Causes Accident
At approximately 6:30 AM on May 8th, on Nguyen Trai Street, at the intersection with Vu Trong Phung Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, bus with license plate 29B-193.63 was traveling in the direction of Ha Dong. Suddenly, a three-wheeled vehicle carrying dozens of steel rods, traveling against traffic, crashed head-on into the bus.
The strong impact caused the steel rods to pierce through the bus windshield, close to the driver’s seat. Fortunately, the driver was not injured. However, the front of the bus was severely deformed, and the dashboard was broken.
Close-up of bus windshield shattered by steel rods from three-wheeled vehicle in Hanoi accident
Dangers from Makeshift and Three-Wheeled Vehicles
This traffic accident once again highlights the safety concerns surrounding makeshift vehicles, three-wheeled vehicles, and rudimentary vehicles participating in traffic. These types of vehicles often have simple structures and do not meet technical standards, yet they are commonly used to transport goods due to their compact size, ease of movement in narrow alleys, and low transportation costs.
Carrying bulky and oversized cargo like steel on these vehicles poses a very high risk of traffic accidents. Many collisions and tragic accidents have occurred involving this type of vehicle.
Three-wheeled vehicle carrying steel rods, a common but unsafe mode of transport in Vietnam
Another view of the three-wheeled vehicle loaded with steel rods involved in the Hanoi bus crash
Need for Tighter Management of Makeshift Vehicles
Stricter management measures are needed for the production, use, and circulation of makeshift vehicles and three-wheeled vehicles to ensure traffic safety and avoid unfortunate accidents. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen public awareness and education about complying with traffic laws and not using unsafe vehicles to transport goods.
