Initial information, the incident occurred around 20h on August 9 on Vành đai 3 (Intracity Highway 3, direction from Nội Bài to Linh Đàm) section passing through Eco Green City (Thanh Trì District, Hà Nội).
At this time, 3 cars were suddenly involved in a collision while traveling on the left lane of Vành đai 3 on the elevated road.
At the scene, the car was sandwiched between two trucks, causing damage. The incident did not result in any human casualties.
The impact of the accident caused a 5km traffic congestion on Vành đai 3 Hà Nội, from the Mễ Trì area (Nam Từ Liêm District) to the Eco Green City area (Thanh Trì District).
Upon receiving the report, the Traffic Police and relevant units arrived at the scene, directing traffic flow and investigating the cause of the accident.
Mr. Lê Đức Mạnh (37 years old) stated that he and many other drivers were stuck on Vành đai 3 section passing through Mễ Trì at 20h30 without knowing the cause.
"When the car inched closer to Khuất Duy Tiến intersection, we realized there was a traffic accident. More than an hour later, I was able to escape the 5km congestion." - driver Mạnh said.
According to Lao Động's report, at 22h, the traffic congestion on Vành đai 3 Hà Nội had not yet subsided.
The competent authorities advised citizens to choose a suitable route for travel to facilitate smooth traffic flow.
