According to Phu Tho Provincial Police Department, rocks and soil slid from the mountainside onto the roadway along National Highway 2B at around midday on May 21.
The road to and from the Tam Dao tourist area in Phu Tho Province has been hit by a landslide, with soil and rocks falling from the mountainside onto the carriageway (Photo: Phu Tho traffic police).
Authorities are coordinating with relevant agencies to clear the landslide and restore traffic at the affected area.
To ensure safety, police requested that people temporarily refrain from traveling up or down Tam Dao mountain from 10 am on May 21 until further notice.
Provincial authorities reported that from the night of May 19 to May 20, many areas in Phu Tho experienced moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, with some locations recording very heavy rainfall.
Police have urged people to refrain from travelling to and from Tam Dao for the time being (Photo: Phu Tho traffic police).
Tam Dao is one of northern Vietnam’s best known mountain tourism and resort destinations, located around 75km north of Hanoi. The area is popular for its cool climate and scenic mountain landscapes.
National Highway 2B is currently the only route leading to the Tam Dao tourist area. The mountain road features steep slopes, numerous sharp bends and limited visibility, while thick fog and wet surfaces frequently make driving conditions slippery and dangerous.