Tragic Bus Crash Claims Lives in Central Vietnam

In a tragic incident that underscores the perils of road travel in Vietnam, a bus crash in the central province of Ha Tinh resulted in at least nine fatalities, including children, early Friday morning.

The bus was journeying from Hanoi to the coastal city of Danang when it veered off the road, collided with traffic signposts, and ultimately rolled over, leaving another 16 individuals injured. All those hurt have been hospitalized with various injuries.

This accident contributes to the country's grim statistics, with traffic accidents having claimed over 5,000 lives in the first six months of this year alone, as reported by the National Statistics Office.

(With inputs from agencies.)