23 foreign tourists escape as long-haul bus gutted by fire in northern Vietnam
A 45-seater long-haul bus carrying 25 people, including 23 foreign tourists, burst into flames on a local road in Quang Ninh City, located in northern Vietnam, but all 25 people escaped unharmed on Monday.
According to local traffic police, the fire broke out at around 9:00 pm, as the bus was travelling along the road connecting Ha Long-Van Don Expressway to Vu Oai Village in Thong Nhat Commune.
The bus was carrying 23 Chinese tourists, a Vietnamese tour guide and the driver, local media reported.
All 25 people on board managed to evacuate before the fire engulfed the vehicle.
No injuries or fatalities were reported, but the bus was completely destroyed by the blaze.
A still image taken from a clip shows a long-haul bus catching fire in northern Vietnam, October 26, 2026.
Upon receiving the report, traffic police officers coordinated with firefighters and rescuers to extinguish the fire.
Officers also directed and regulated traffic through the affected area to ensure safety and minimize disruption.
Preliminary findings indicate that a tyre blowout may have triggered the fire.
Tuoi Tre News
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