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Scene of a series of accidents on the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay highway. Photo: Hoang Anh

According to initial information, at more than 8:00 p.m. the same day, at Km61+900 on the highway from Binh Thuan to Dong Nai (in Xuan Tam commune, Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai province), an accident occurred between 3 vehicles including 2 sleeper buses and 1 car.

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A series of traffic accidents occurred at Km61+900 on the highway. Photo: Hoang Anh

At the scene, the front and rear of the two sleeper buses were damaged, while the car with HCMC license plate in the middle was completely dented and deformed. Many passengers on the sleeper bus were in panic after the collision.

A passenger at the scene said that three people in the car were seriously injured and were taken to the emergency room.

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Authorities are examining the scene. Photo: Hoang Anh

Upon receiving the news, the Traffic Police force of Team 6, Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Public Security quickly arrived at the scene, coordinated to handle the incident, and regulate traffic.

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Car deformed after multiple accidents on the highway. Photo: Hoang Anh

As of 10 p.m., authorities were still working with local authorities to investigate the scene of the accident. Traffic in the area continued to be affected and locally congested.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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