Roof collapse causes traffic jams at Thu Thiem tunnel
VOV.VN - A roof collapsed in Thu Thiem tunnel on October 15 causing major traffic congestion on several surrounding streets.
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| According to Director of the HCM City Department of Transport Bui Xuan Cuong, the incident occurred at 5:04 a.m. The collapse was caused by a truck that drove through the tunnel and hit the roof of the construction scaffolding at the tunnel's entrance. |
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| One motorcyclist was injured due to the collapse. |
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| Thu Thiem tunnel on a normal day is a busy main road. The incident caused seriously congestion on some other surrounding roads including Nguyen Huu Canh, Mai Chi Tho, and Ngo Tat To. |
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| By 9 a.m., Saigonese people were still suffering the severe traffic. |
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| Long lines of automobiles and motorcycles were stuck on the road covering every inch. |
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| Some bikers chose to ride up onto the pavement. |
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| or even in the car lane. |
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| Traffic police worked very hard to alleviate the massive backlog. |
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