A sudden landslide sent boulders tumbling onto Highway 4G in Vietnam's mountainous Son La province on August 21, triggering panic among drivers and temporarily cutting off a vital transportation route. Dramatic footage captured rocks cascading down steep slopes, engulfing the road in thick clouds of dust as motorists abandoned vehicles to seek safety.
Local authorities confirmed no casualties resulted from the incident, attributing the collapse to sustained heavy rainfall that weakened the terrain. Emergency crews swiftly deployed heavy machinery to clear debris and restore traffic flow along the strategic corridor connecting northwest Vietnam to Hanoi.
The event highlights growing concerns about infrastructure resilience in Vietnam's mountainous regions, where seasonal rains frequently test road stability. Transportation officials have announced plans to conduct additional slope reinforcement inspections along high-risk routes ahead of the peak monsoon season.
