Horrifying moment: Passenger bus carrying 32 people loses control and overturns on National Highway 14.

A tragic accident occurred at noon on February 26th on the vital National Highway 14, when a passenger bus carrying 32 people suddenly lost control and overturned in bad weather conditions.

A horrific scene at midday.

At approximately 12 noon today, while heavy rain was falling in Tho Son commune, Bu Dang district, a 52-seat passenger bus with a Ho Chi Minh City license plate, traveling from Dak Lak towards the city, met with an accident.

At a bend in the road in Son Tho village, the vehicle driven by Le Phuoc Lam (39 years old, from Lam Dong province) suddenly lost control. According to witnesses, in that terrifying moment, the huge vehicle overturned and crashed straight into the roadside.

The rescue amidst screams

Immediately after the loud noise, the scene descended into chaos with screams for help coming from inside the vehicle. Those passengers who were fortunate enough to remain conscious, along with local residents, had to use hard objects to break the reinforced glass in order to escape.

The consequences of the accident were extremely tragic: Casualties: Mr. Cap Hoang Thai (20 years old, residing in Lam Dong) died on the spot. Injured: 2 passengers sustained serious injuries and were promptly taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. Damage: The 52-seat bus was severely deformed and damaged; glass shards and luggage were scattered all over the road.

Warning about the "death road" when it rains.

Traffic police and firefighters quickly arrived to cordon off the scene, regulate traffic, and assist the victims. The initial cause of the accident was determined to be due to the accident occurring on a curved section of road, combined with heavy rain which made the road surface slippery, reducing the vehicles' ability to grip the road.

National Highway 14 is known as the second longest major transportation artery in Vietnam (980 km), connecting the Central Highlands with the Southeast and North Central regions. With its mountainous terrain and sharp curves, this route always presents a significant challenge for drivers, especially during the rainy season.

The incident is currently under investigation by the authorities. This serves as a stark warning to drivers navigating mountain passes and steep roads in unfavorable weather conditions.

Behind a journey and unfinished trips.

The accident on Highway 14 is not just news about the number of casualties or material damage, but also a heartbreaking tragedy about plans forever cut short at that fateful bend in the road. Among the 32 people on that bus, each carried their own plans: some were returning home after a business trip, others were visiting relatives, and the young man, Cap Hoang Thai – only 20 years old – was perhaps harboring countless youthful ambitions.

In an instant, the laughter and chatter on the bus were replaced by the sound of shattering glass and screams in the cold rain. The images of people and passengers breaking windows to rescue others amidst the torrential downpour are a testament to the warmth of human kindness in times of hardship, but they also remind us of the fragility of life.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, each North-South passenger bus journey is not just a means of transportation, but a connecting thread between destinies. When the 980-kilometer route winding through the Central Highlands forests becomes slippery under the rain, the line between "returning home" and "tragedy" sometimes lies in a split second of lost control.

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