Ho Chi Minh City Shuts Major Underpass Due to Flooding, Causing 2km Traffic Jams
Ho Chi Minh City's largest underpass at the An Phu interchange has been closed due to flooding after overnight rain, marking the second incident since its opening in February 2026. The closure has resulted in traffic jams stretching up to 2 km.
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