According to police in Avuong Commune, officers on patrol at about 3 pm on January 20 discovered a foreign man who had fallen from his motorcycle. The injured person was identified as Stefan Weiber, 36, a German national.
Police officers took the tourist to the Avuong Commune Healthcare Centre for first aid, before helping transport both him and the motorcycle to the Dong Giang Medical Centre for further treatment.
Weiber said he was travelling by motorbike from Hue to the ancient town of Hoi An in Danang when he lost control on a steep and slippery mountain road, suffering soft tissue injuries.
Checks showed the tourist had all required identification documents and a valid driving licence.
Weiber later expressed his thanks to Avuong Commune police officers for their prompt and dedicated assistance.
