A dramatic fire engulfed a sleeper bus on the Mai Son – National Highway 45 Expressway in central Vietnam on Sunday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky but miraculously causing no injuries.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. near Ha Linh 2 Bridge in Ha Trung District, Thanh Hoa Province. The bus, bearing license plate number 37H-086.xx, was traveling northbound from Thanh Hoa to Hanoi when flames suddenly erupted, consuming the vehicle in minutes.
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According to Vietnam’s Highway Patrol Unit No. 3 under the Ministry of Public Security, passengers onboard were able to evacuate promptly before the fire fully engulfed the bus. No casualties were reported.
Emergency services, including firefighters from Firefighting and Rescue Unit No. 3 under the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police Department, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Despite a rapid response, the intense heat and dry weather conditions caused the fire to spread quickly, leaving the bus completely destroyed.
Traffic police arrived swiftly to manage the situation and redirect vehicles to prevent congestion. By 1:00 p.m., the road had been cleared and traffic had returned to normal.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while safety concerns over passenger bus maintenance and fire prevention measures continue to be raised across the country.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vehicle safety checks, especially during Vietnam’s increasingly hot summer season.
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Source: Vietnam Insider