Knife Attack on 36-Week Pregnant Vendor Sparks Emergency Rescue in Can Tho

A 21-year-old woman in Can Tho was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being stabbed in the abdomen while selling bread at a local market. She was 36 weeks pregnant. Doctors performed an emergency cesarean section to save both her and her unborn child.

The attack occurred on the morning of 21 November at Phong Dien Market. Security footage shows a man, later identified as 23-year-old Ngo Hoang Phuong, approaching the vendor and stabbing her before fleeing. The victim’s husband and nearby vendors quickly intervened and helped detain Phuong until police arrived.

Footage of suspect Phương stabbing Ms. O., captured by security camera. Photo: Screenshot.

Authorities say Phuong has a criminal record, including two previous convictions for intentional injury, and had recently been released from prison in March. During questioning, he admitted that personal family issues motivated him to buy a knife and target the pregnant woman.

The mother was immediately taken to Can Tho Central General Hospital in shock and severe blood loss. Doctors stabilized her condition, performed the cesarean delivery, and treated her abdominal wound. The baby is now in the hospital’s neonatal unit under observation.

Police are holding Phuong for investigation. The case has shocked the local community, raising concerns about public safety in crowded markets.

This incident highlights both the risks faced by women in public spaces and the critical role of rapid medical response in saving lives during violent attacks.

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Source: Vietnam Insider