Watch: Vietnam sleeper bus with passengers inside bursts into flames; 7 killed
A sleeper bus traveling in southern Vietnam caught fire early Tuesday, resulting in seven deaths and five injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.
Why it matters
This tragic accident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public transport safety standards in the region.
At least seven passengers were killed and five others injured after a passenger bus caught fire in southern Vietnam early Tuesday.According to Vietnam's ministry of public security, the 24-seat bus was travelling from Lam Dong province to Ho Chi Minh City when it suddenly caught fire. The flames spread rapidly, trapping several passengers inside the vehicle, cites Reuters.
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