41 killed in traffic crashes on second day of Vietnam’s New Year holiday

Another 56 people were injured in 71 traffic crashes reported nationwide on the day, the committee said, noting that all incidents occurred on roads, with none recorded on railways or waterways.

Compared with the same day in 2025, the number of crashes edged up by one case, or about 1.43 percent, while fatalities fell by three people, equivalent to a decline of 6.82 percent.

The number of injured rose by eight, or 16.67 percent.

Over the first two days of the holiday, Vietnam recorded 120 traffic accidents, killing 59 people and injuring 97 others.

Compared with the same period last year, the number of crashes and deaths dropped by about 16.1 percent and 30.6 percent respectively, while injuries increased by around 6.6 percent.

Authorities said drink-driving accounted for the bulk of traffic violations on Friday, with 3,373 cases recorded, followed by 1,670 cases of speeding and 58 cases of mobile phone use while driving.

Police nationwide handled 11,117 traffic violations during the day, imposing fines totaling more than VND34.2 billion (US$1.3 million) and temporarily impounding over 3,800 vehicles of various types.

Officers also revoked 423 driver's licenses and deducted license points in 2,114 cases.

Traffic police forces across the country remained on full duty to ensure road safety, providing on-site guidance at intersections and stepping up patrols and controls along major routes, with task forces and supporting units deployed at key traffic hotspots.

In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s two largest cities, streets remained largely clear on Friday, with smooth traffic flow both in inner-city areas and at major gateways.

Despite a surge in travel demand during the holiday, traffic conditions nationwide remained stable, with no congestion and no particularly serious traffic accidents reported, according to the National Traffic Safety Committee.