Highway Congestion Spans 10km Due to Unsafe Following Distance
A multi-car collision occurred on Vietnam's Phap Van - Nghi Son expressway on October 18th, causing a 10km traffic jam. The accident, triggered by an SUV driver failing to maintain a safe following distance, resulted in no casualties but significant damage and traffic disruption. Authorities highlight unsafe following as a recurring cause of serious accidents.
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