Tragic accidents that killed entire families of Vietnamese artists

At the height of their fame, tragic accidents that took the lives of artists and their loved ones left the public in shock. Years have passed, but the passing of their entire families remains a fateful question mark, an unending haunting in the public’s mind.

Luu Quang Vu - Xuan Quynh

One summer day in 1988, artists and the public were shocked to hear the news: The famous couple Luu Quang Vu - Xuan Quynh were involved in a traffic accident in Hai Duong.

On August 27, Luu Quang Vu and artist Doan Chau went to work with the Hai Phong drama troupe, bringing Xuan Quynh and her son Luu Quynh Tho and artist Doan Chau's family along, taking the opportunity to let the children swim at Do Son beach before starting the new school year. On the afternoon of August 29, returning, just past Phu Luong bridge (Hai Duong), the accident happened. News of the accident quickly spread throughout Hanoi, then the whole country.

Luu Quang Vu, Xuan Quynh and her son

According to artist Doan Chau, the car crossed Phu Luong bridge, going on a narrow and downhill road. In front of it was a Kamaz truck going slowly. The road was steep so any car passing through here had to be careful.

Suddenly, two women wearing helmets riding bicycles rushed down the embankment onto the road, cutting in front of the Kamaz, which braked to a halt. The driver of the commando was following behind and tried to turn the wheel to pass. And in that split second, a dump truck behind lost its brakes and crashed into the back of the commando, pushing it under the Kamaz in front.

The entire Luu Quang Vu family sitting on the right side were thrown onto the street. Mr. Chau confirmed that it was around 2:40 p.m. on August 29, 1988 (previously many sources said it was 3:30 p.m.).

Cai luong artist Thanh Nga and her husband

With her charming beauty and good acting, artist Thanh Nga moved thousands of audiences and she quickly became the Queen of the stage at that time. In addition to her role as a cai luong artist, Thanh Nga was also welcomed by audiences when she entered the film industry. Thanh Nga was married twice, her first man was named Nguyen Minh Man but the marriage did not last long. Her second marriage was to lawyer Pham Duy Lan and they had a son together.

Artist Thanh Nga and her husband.

The fateful night of Thanh Nga's family was November 26, 1978, after finishing the Cai Luong play Queen Mother Duong Van Nga at Cao Dong theater. Thanh Nga and her husband returned home in a Volkswagen. Two strangers followed and controlled Thanh Nga's family, then shot and killed her and her husband. Thanh Nga passed away while her career was flourishing, causing thousands of fans, friends and colleagues to mourn her.

Artist Thu Anh's family

More than 22 years ago, Artist Thu Anh, her husband and daughter were involved in a tragic accident when the Yak-40 aircraft with flight number VN474 of Vietnam Airlines flew from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang on November 14, 1992.

Due to the impact of a tropical storm, the plane crashed into the mountain top and fell into the O Kha valley. Only one foreign passenger miraculously escaped death after 192 hours of fighting for his life.

The press reported on the plane crash in O Kha.

Until now, many people still call O Kha the "valley of death" of plane crashes and many stories considered strange by the people in the area have been passed down from generation to generation.

According to giadinh.net.vn