According to the Traffic Police Department, between April 1-4, 12 vehicles suffered tyre bursts on the Cam Lo-La Son Highway as temperatures reached 63 degrees centigrade.
A car faced the tyre blowout on Cam Lo-La Son Expressway on April 4, 2024.
The traffic police blamed the incidents on scorching hot weather. This was made worse by no rest stops on more than 100 kilometres of the road.
The police have worked with the HCM City Highway Project Management Board to assist affected vehicles.
Police distributed flyers that warned drivers about the problem at entry and exit points for the Cam Lo - La Son expressway. The documents instructed people on emergencies to ensure traffic safety along the expressway.
The Cam Lo-La Son Expressway runs through the central provinces of Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue.
Drivers can call the hotline at 0949.050.608 for support in emergencies.
