Up to 80 people were killed and 214 others injured in 182 traffic accidents nationwide in the days since January 31, with the nation celebrating the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays.
According to the National Traffic Safety Committee, the cases include 180 road and two railway accidents.
Authorities have fined drivers for 6,500 violations, collecting a total fine of over 2.75 billion VND (129,250 USD) during the first half of the nine-day holiday.-VNA
