On the evening of November 19th, in Hoa Binh province, the National Traffic Safety Committee, in coordination with the Hoa Binh Provincial People's Committee, organized a memorial ceremony for victims who died in traffic accidents with the message "Remembering those who have passed away - For those who remain".
Attending the memorial ceremony were: Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Tran Luu Quang; Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang; leaders of Hoa Binh province; members of the National Traffic Safety Committee; relatives of those involved in traffic accidents; and a large number of people.
According to Bui Van Khanh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoa Binh province, the memorial ceremony is a humane and meaningful event aimed at raising awareness of the tragedy of traffic accidents and the risks that cause them, thereby improving understanding and compliance with traffic laws. The memorial ceremony is also an opportunity to share and call for support from the community for victims and their families who died in traffic accidents.
Appearing at the ceremony, Mrs. Bui Thi Lan (residing in Huu Nghi Ward, Hoa Binh City) tearfully said that her daughter-in-law died in a multi-vehicle traffic accident involving two cars and a motorbike that occurred at 2:30 AM on June 6, 2023.
Her daughter-in-law passed away, leaving behind two granddaughters, N. (12 years old) and H. (3 years old). Their father leaves for work early every day, so Mrs. Lan has to be both a grandmother and a mother to the two children. "Every time someone asks about N., she cries. She just hugs her mother's blue blanket," Mrs. Lan shared, her voice choked with emotion.
Continuing Mrs. Lan's words, N., wiping away tears, said, "I wish I could study hard so I can get a job and earn money to support myself and my younger sibling."
Speaking at the memorial ceremony, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Thang shared that the stories witnessed in today's program moved and saddened us, highlighting the unfortunate fates of the victims who lost their lives in traffic accidents.
"The grief and loss are incomparable, but their loved ones have to bear it. We are all heartbroken by the fact that every day so many people leave their homes and never return."
"Many people suffer lifelong disabilities, and many happy, loving families are suddenly plunged into tragedy, with spouses separated, parents losing children, and children becoming orphans... all because of traffic accidents," Minister Nguyen Van Thang said.
The Minister of Transport said that in the first 10 months of this year, there were 9,826 traffic accidents nationwide, resulting in 5,496 deaths and 6,973 injuries.
“These are heartbreaking statistics that speak volumes and prompt serious reflection. The damage caused by traffic accidents has been and continues to negatively impact the socio -economic development of our country. Many of us still feel insecure whenever we embark on a journey…,” Minister Nguyen Van Thang said.
The Minister of Transport emphasized that this is an occasion to commemorate the unfortunate victims who died in traffic accidents, to share the pain and loss that their loved ones have to bear, and also an opportunity for us to reflect and ponder on how to transform loss and sorrow into concrete actions to minimize and alleviate the suffering caused by traffic accidents.
On behalf of the Government and the National Traffic Safety Committee, Minister Nguyen Van Thang requested that Party committees, authorities, organizations, and functional forces from the central to local levels continue to implement even stronger measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of traffic safety and order.
The Minister also urged everyone to be self-aware and abide by traffic safety regulations, working together to build a safe, civilized, and compassionate traffic environment.
"We often see warnings like 'a minute of haste can cost a lifetime,' but in reality, we need to remind each other, 'a second of haste... can slow down many lives'," Minister Nguyen Van Thang said.
A representative from the National Traffic Safety Committee stated that this is the 12th year the event commemorating victims who died in traffic accidents has been organized.
On the occasion of the commemoration, the National Traffic Safety Committee calls on every Vietnamese person, for the sustainable development of the country, for their own safety and the safety of the community, to consciously comply with traffic safety regulations to prevent the tragedy of traffic accidents: If you have drunk alcohol or beer - Do not drive; Obey the speed limit - A minute of speed can cost a lifetime; Put a helmet on your child - A true expression of parental love; Do not use your phone while driving; Buckle up when in a car; Drive in the correct lane and maintain a safe distance…
Everyone should strictly abide by traffic laws, and voluntarily yield to and help each other when participating in traffic to build a safe and civilized traffic environment.
As part of the commemoration ceremony, the National Traffic Safety Committee presented standard helmets to 600 students in Hoa Binh province.
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