Review of groups and individuals involved in the flooding of Phan Thiet highway

On July 29, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy signed a document to the Director of Thang Long Project Management Board regarding the flooding incident on the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay Expressway.

Specifically, according to press reports and reports from the management and exploitation unit, on the same morning, the section Km25+300 - Km25+400 of the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay expressway was partially flooded, vehicles could not move through, causing traffic jams for many hours and stretching for kilometers.

Rescuers are pulling a drifting truck to the side of the road. Photo: CTV

To ensure the conditions for exploitation and use, the Ministry of Transport requires the Director of the Thang Long Project Management Board to preside over and coordinate with the operating unit, construction contractor, consultant, and local agencies to urgently fix, ensure the route is open, and thoroughly handle, ensuring long-term stability according to the technical requirements of the project.

At the same time, report to the Ministry of Transport the situation, causes, and solutions before August 3. In addition, review the responsibility of relevant groups and individuals, especially design consultants and appraisal consultants, if any, and report the results to the Ministry of Transport.

Flooded section on Phan Thiet - Dau Giay highway early this morning (July 29). Photo: Social Network

As reported by VietNamNet, early in the morning of the same day, a prolonged heavy rain caused water to overflow onto the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay highway, causing severe flooding in some sections, making it impossible for vehicles to move through, causing traffic jams that lasted for many hours.

The most serious is the low-lying section near Km25, through Song Phan commune, Ham Tan district ( Binh Thuan province), with the deepest flood depth of nearly 1 meter, stretching over 100 meters, leading to serious traffic jams on the highway.

Among them, a truck was swept away by the floodwaters, half submerged. Several cars tried to pass but stalled at the flooded spot.

Upon receiving the news, the traffic police blocked the entrance to the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay expressway to avoid prolonged traffic jams. At the same time, they directed vehicles traveling on National Highway 1A.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/kiem-diem-tap-the-ca-nhan-lien-quan-vu-ngap-nuoc-cao-toc-phan-thiet-dau-giay-2171062.html