Police investigate after taxi driver allegedly assaulted by passengers in Vietnam
A group of women in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, was filmed allegedly verbally abusing and assaulting a taxi driver during an early morning dispute, prompting a police investigation.
The incident happened at around 2am on 30 Aug after a group of six female passengers travelled by taxi from Mong Cai 2 Ward to a bar in Mong Cai 1 Ward.
The group reportedly included several young women and a young man who appeared to be drunk.
Passengers allegedly attacked driver
Dashcam footage from inside the taxi showed the vehicle carrying more passengers than its allowed capacity, with occupants squeezed into the available seats.
Two female passengers seated in the front were seen arguing with the driver and shouting at him. One was also seen holding a sandal.
Source: @huytq2601 on X
The situation later escalated when a passenger in the back seat allegedly grabbed the driver’s hair and pulled his head backwards. Other passengers were also seen joining the confrontation.
According to Van Hoa, the driver, whom attackers were assaulting, repeatedly shouted “Robbery!” before opening the vehicle door and escaping.
Source: @huytq2601 on X
Another video showed the group in a heated clash outside a business, with pushing and shoving before bystanders stepped in.
Police summon individuals involved
The videos spread widely online, prompting Mong Cai 1 Ward Police to launch an investigation.
Nguyen Thanh Hai, chairman of the Mong Cai 1 Ward People’s Committee, confirmed that authorities were aware of the incident and that the victim’s family had filed a report with the police.
Source: @huytq2601 on X
Senior Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Tien, chief of Mong Cai 1 Ward Police, said officers were verifying the identities of those involved and calling individuals in for questioning.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the dispute and checking whether anyone committed any offences.
Driver receives medical treatment
The taxi driver later sought treatment at Vinmec Hospital for facial injuries suffered during the altercation.
Source: Van Hoa
Preliminary reports suggested the dispute may have started after the group tried to fit six passengers into a four-seater taxi and the driver refused to exceed the legal passenger limit.
However, police have not confirmed this account and are continuing their investigation, according to Dan Tri.
The incident has attracted public attention, with many urging authorities to act against those who broke the law.
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