Danger lurks at the 'death' intersection in Vinh City

The intersection of 35 meter road, Le Quy Don road and Xuan Hoa inter-hamlet road connecting Xuan Trung, Nghi Duc commune, Vinh city is currently one of the most painful traffic black spots in Vinh city when accidents occur continuously.

Living on Le Quy Don Street for many years, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao has witnessed many traffic accidents here. Gradually, this intersection has become a nightmare for local people.

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There have been 3 accidents here since the beginning of July, although there were no casualties, people had to go to the emergency room, and vehicles were severely damaged. The accidents mainly happened during rush hour, when students were going to school and people were coming home from work. During the day, it was like that, but at night, heavy trucks rumbled on the 35 meter road without any authorities taking action.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao - Le Quy Don Street, Vinh City

According to the reporter's observation, the traffic situation at this intersection is particularly chaotic, not following the rules. The number of vehicles passing through here is very large and diverse, from bicycles, motorbikes, cars, to heavy trucks, passenger cars, and container trucks. Notably, the vehicles circulating are not only vehicles with Nghe An province license plates but also many vehicles from other provinces and cities passing through here. When arriving at the intersection, the vehicles compete to honk loudly to request the right of way. Many vehicles arrive at the intersection but do not reduce speed, which is very dangerous.

It is worth mentioning that although traffic accidents have occurred, this intersection has no traffic lights, no traffic signs or speed limit signs. Patrols and vehicle controls are not carried out regularly, making people upset.

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In meetings at the hamlet, commune or local voter meetings, the issue of traffic safety at this intersection is always the first thing we, the people, have raised, however, for many years, it has not been resolved. What the people want most is a traffic light so that vehicles can give way to each other across the road. If this chaotic traffic situation continues, fatal accidents are entirely possible.

Mr. Phan Van Hung - Nghi Duc commune, Vinh city

Nghi Duc Commune authorities said that in fact, the lack of traffic safety at the intersection of 35-meter road, Le Quy Don road and inter-hamlet road has been reported by local people many times. This is also a concern of the locality. The commune has also sent many recommendations and documents to superiors about installing traffic lights, adding signs as well as handling heavy-duty vehicles circulating in this area, however, so far, it has not been implemented.