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At least seven passengers were killed when a bus caught fire in southern Vietnam early on Tuesday. The 24-seat bus was traveling from Lam Dong province to Ho Chi Minh City when flames quickly engulfed the vehicle, trapping passengers inside. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. State media reports indicate five other passengers were injured. The incident occurred on July 21, 2026, and authorities are working to determine the origin of the blaze.
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Updated - July 21, 2026 09:36 am IST — HANOI
Reuters
At least seven passengers were killed when a bus caught fire in southern Vietnam early on Tuesday, police said.
The bus was traveling from Lam Dong province to the nearby business hub Ho Chi Minh City when it caught fire, with flames quickly engulfing the 24-seat vehicle and trapping passengers inside, according to a statement from the police-led Ministry of Public Security.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. State media reports said five other passengers were injured.
Published - July 21, 2026 09:35 am IST
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