Police said the woman, from Khe Thuong Hamlet in Yen Khanh Commune, placed concrete blocks and stones across a section of Road 482E to make space for drying harvested rice. A motorcyclist later struck the obstacles and died from her injuries.
Authorities said they have repeatedly warned and fined residents in recent months for encroaching on roadways to trade, store materials or dry rice, yet violations persist.
The site where the woman blocks a road stretch to dry rice, causing the fatal accident (Photo by the Ninh Binh police)
Such practices obstruct traffic, damage urban aesthetics and pose significant safety risks, contributing to several recent accidents, police said.
Police urged residents not to place objects, debris or goods on roads or pavements, especially at night or in low-visibility areas, warning that such acts breach traffic regulations and could result in serious legal consequences.
