Holiday Ends, Major Vietnamese Cities Face Gridlock
On the final day of Vietnam's National Day holiday, massive traffic jams formed on routes leading back to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Significant congestion, stretching for kilometers, was reported on major highways and at ferry terminals, stranding numerous drivers and passengers.
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