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Three dead as sleeper bus overturns in Central Highlands
A sleeper bus carrying 33 passengers overturned on a highway in Vietnam's Central Highlands early Monday, killing three people and injuring approximately 20 others. The survivors were transported to local medical facilities for treatment.
LSN Vietnam ·
The accident occurred in the early morning hours on a highway traversing Vietnam's Central Highlands region. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the bus had overturned, trapping and injuring numerous passengers aboard the vehicle.
Rescue teams worked to extricate victims from the wreckage. Three passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, while around 20 others sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious. The injured were evacuated to nearby hospitals for medical care and observation.
The bus was carrying a total of 33 people at the time of the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the overturning, examining factors such as speed, road conditions, and mechanical failure. Such accidents remain a persistent road safety concern in Vietnam, where long-distance bus travel is a common mode of transportation.