Passenger Bus Overturns on Noi Bai - Lao Cai Expressway, Five Injured

A serious accident on the Noi Bai - Lao Cai expressway has left five people injured after a passenger bus overturned. The incident, reported by Tuoi Tre, occurred in the early hours of the morning when the bus, traveling towards Noi Bai, suddenly lost control near Km189+950 in Lao Cai province and flipped onto its side.

The overturned bus collided with an oncoming pickup truck, causing the injuries. This event follows another, less severe, bus collision on the same expressway just hours earlier, involving two passenger buses traveling in the same direction. While that earlier incident caused no injuries, it highlights the challenging conditions on this route.

Authorities have identified heavy rain and reduced visibility as significant factors contributing to the crash. The expressway section where the accident happened is a two-lane road without a physical median barrier, and part of the emergency lane was under construction, potentially narrowing the usable roadway. The combination of adverse weather, road conditions, and the sheer volume of traffic likely overwhelmed the driver. Tuoi Tre's reporting emphasizes the ongoing efforts by traffic police and road management companies to clear the scene, manage traffic flow, and investigate the precise cause of this unfortunate accident, which caused significant localized traffic jams.

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The incident had no injuries. The Highway Traffic Police Team dispatched officers to direct traffic, secure the scene, and clarify the cause.