Giant Tree Fall Halts Traffic in Central Ho Chi Minh City
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Giant Tree Fall Halts Traffic in Central Ho Chi Minh City

A massive tree, estimated to be over 20 meters tall, toppled in central Ho Chi Minh City early this morning, causing extensive traffic jams along Dien Bien Phu Street and surrounding major routes. While no serious injuries were reported, the incident severely disrupted the morning commute.

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