The scene of the accident.
According to a report from local police, the tragic accident happened when Aleksey Burygin, 49, was driving a motorbike carrying his 47-year-old wife Tatiana Burygin, who were both Russian, on a coastal road from Phan Thiet to Mui Ne. His motorbike suddenly crashed into another motorbike driven by another foreign male tourist whose identity has not yet been confirmed at the Da Ong Dia Beach area.
The intense crash left all three tourists on the road. Aleksey Burygin died on the spot while his wife and the other tourist suffered serious injuries and were rushed to a local hospital. The other male tourist then died at the hospital due to serious injuries.
Phan Thiet Police are further investigating the cause of the accident.
The coastal road connecting Phan Thiet City centre to Mui Ne stretches nearly 20 kilometres through beautiful beaches. The road is usually crowded with visitors including many foreign tourists.