Metal Debris Causes Flat Tires on Vietnam Expressway

Sharp metal fragments scattered across the Da Nang - Quang Ngai expressway caused multiple vehicles to suffer flat tires on Friday, forcing them to pull over for emergency assistance. The incident occurred near the Km 96+100 rest stop in Núi Thành city. Drivers whose tires were damaged stopped at the designated area to await help with repairs and replacements. The metal pieces, described as sharp and uniformly sized, resembled components from mechanical assembly or processing. Their presence on the roadway posed a significant safety risk to vehicles traveling at high speeds. The expressway's operations center dispatched a team to the scene to clear the debris and ensure the safety of traffic. While the exact origin of the metal fragments remains undetermined, authorities suspect they may have fallen from a vehicle transporting materials, possibly due to torn packaging or inadequate securing. The expressway operator is collaborating with relevant agencies, including traffic police, to identify the vehicle responsible for the spillage and determine the cause.