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On the afternoon of May 25th, the Criminal Investigation Department of the Binh Thuan Provincial Police sealed off and examined the scene and related vehicles, and requested forensic examination to clarify the cause of death of a female tourist at the Bau Trang tourist area (Bac Binh district).
According to initial information, at 9:45 AM on the same day, Mr. Vong Thanh Cuong (32 years old, an employee of a tourism company, residing in Group 1, Tan Hoa Hamlet, Song Binh Commune, Bac Binh District) was driving a specialized jeep on the sand dunes. After finishing their photo-taking activity, the group of tourists got back into the vehicle to return to their resting place when the vehicle suddenly malfunctioned and plunged into the lake.
Bau Trang is located in Hoa Thang commune, Bac Binh district, Binh Thuan province. It is one of the local attractions, featuring a freshwater lake nestled amidst a vast expanse of white sand dunes.
At that moment, the driver shouted for everyone on the bus to jump out, but only seven people managed to escape. The remaining person, along with the vehicle, drifted into Bau Trang Lake. After the unfortunate incident, some people on the bus and the driver were fortunately rescued by local residents and brought to safety. However, Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy (56 years old, residing in Ward 5, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City) was trapped inside the wrecked vehicle. Although rescue forces quickly arrived and attempted to retrieve her, she unfortunately did not survive.
At that moment, the driver shouted for everyone on the bus to jump out, but only 7 people managed to escape. The remaining person, along with the bus, was swept into Bau Trang Lake.
Currently, authorities in Binh Thuan province are urgently investigating and clarifying the cause of this tragic accident. All relevant details are being carefully considered to reach the most accurate conclusion.
The Criminal Investigation Agency of the Binh Thuan Provincial Police has sealed off and examined the scene, and requested forensic examination to investigate the cause of death of the tourist and handle the case according to regulations.
Located in Hoa Thang commune, Bac Binh district, about 60 km north of Phan Thiet city, Bau Trang is one of Binh Thuan's famous tourist destinations. Dubbed the "mini Sahara desert" of Vietnam, it stands out with its two large lakes, the mystical Trinh Nu sand dunes, and its unique forest ecosystem, attracting thousands of visitors every year.
The tourism management board has repeatedly advised off-road vehicle service providers not to take tourists to locations with potential safety risks.
Despite its pristine and majestic beauty, the Trinh Nu sand dunes area also harbors certain risks. In 2023, a serious landslide occurred at the foot of the Trinh Nu sand dunes. Therefore, the tourism management board has repeatedly issued warnings and advised off-road vehicle service providers not to take tourists to high-risk areas, in order to ensure maximum safety for visitors during their experience there.
