On January 12, social media users spread a clip recording the traffic light at the intersection of Vo Chi Cong - La Xuan Oai, in the High-Tech Park, Thu Duc City, suddenly losing signal.
Many car drivers, afraid of violating traffic lights, stopped on the road. Meanwhile, some motorcyclists got off their vehicles and walked across the intersection.
The incident caused traffic congestion of more than 2km on Vo Chi Cong Street in both directions. Through verification, the incident occurred in the afternoon of the same day.
A driver from Binh Duong province, driving to the intersection of Vo Chi Cong - La Xuan Oai, said the traffic light suddenly went out.
Because there were cameras in the area to fine traffic violators, he and other drivers did not dare to drive through. They had to stop for more than 20 minutes waiting for the traffic lights to work again before he and everyone else could continue their journey.
Regarding the incident, the Traffic Police - Order Team of Thu Duc City Police has grasped the incident and is clarifying the cause.
