According to the report, on the evening of August 11, 2025, Phong Du Thuong commune held an art program to successfully celebrate the first Commune Party Congress, term 2025-2030.
At around 8:30 p.m., Mr. Lo Van Manh - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Commune Party Committee - drove a Toyota Fortuner with blue license plate 21C-1927 from Nam Phong Restaurant to the Chang Village Cultural House to attend the program. When entering the cultural house yard, the car suddenly crashed into a crowd.
The incident caused Phan Duy K. (born in 2017, residing in Lang Chang village) to die on the spot, 10 others were injured, of which 3 people suffered multiple injuries and had to be transferred to Lao Cai General Hospital No. 1 for treatment.
The test results showed that Mr. Manh had an alcohol concentration of 0.286 mg/l of breath and did not control the steering wheel.
Immediately after the accident, the People's Committee of Lao Cai province directed the Provincial Police to coordinate with local authorities to investigate and clarify the cause, while supporting the victim and his family. The injured were supported with 3 million VND/person, the family of the deceased victim was sent to support forces to arrange the funeral and provide financial support according to regulations.
The Provincial People's Committee also said that it will strictly handle related individuals and groups, and at the same time issue an urgent telegram to rectify compliance with regulations on traffic safety and ban the use of alcohol and beer for cadres, civil servants and public employees. The authorities will increase patrols and controls, especially before, during and after the Party Congresses at all levels, to prevent similar incidents.
The accident is currently being investigated and clarified for handling according to legal regulations
