A woman has died following a multi-vehicle crash involving a drunk driver in Hanoi, authorities confirmed, after a chain-reaction collision damaged multiple cars and motorbikes in one of the city’s busy residential areas.
The accident occurred on the evening of March 6 on Nguyen Chanh Street, when a car lost control and slammed into a line of vehicles.
Emergency responders rushed victims to hospital, but one woman later died from severe injuries.
Fatal Injuries Confirmed by Hospital
According to doctors at Hospital 19-8, the victim—believed to be around 50 years old—suffered severe traumatic brain injury and internal abdominal trauma.
She died before medical treatment could stabilize her condition.
Two other people injured in the crash were also taken to the hospital for emergency care.
Chain Collision Involving 10 Vehicles
Police said the accident happened around 6:50 p.m. when a 66-year-old driver identified as Nguyen Van Sau was driving toward Tran Duy Hung Street.
Near the Nam Trung Yen residential complex, the driver lost control of his vehicle.
Investigators say the car then crashed into six cars and four motorbikes, triggering a chain collision that left multiple vehicles damaged.
Alcohol Detected in Driver’s Breath Test
Authorities from Hanoi Police Department conducted a breathalyzer test on the driver after the crash.
The result showed 0.264 milligrams of alcohol per liter of breath, confirming the driver had been drinking before operating the vehicle.
Police have begun a formal investigation into the case, including a forensic examination of the crash scene.
Ongoing Crackdown on Drunk Driving
Vietnam has tightened enforcement against drunk driving in recent years, introducing strict penalties including heavy fines, license suspension, and vehicle seizure.
Despite these measures, alcohol-related traffic accidents remain a major public safety concern, particularly in large cities where dense traffic can turn a single mistake into a multi-vehicle disaster.
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