A devastating jeep accident occurred on Mui Dinh sand dunes in Ninh Thuan, central Vietnam, about two weeks ago. A group of five tourists, including Kim Yonghak, his wife, and three others, were booked through Good Day Venaja Company and were renting a jeep from Mui Dinh Jeep Tour to explore the sand dunes and take photos. However, the jeep flipped over while descending a hill at high speed, injuring all five passengers.
The accidents resulted in substantial medical bills, with Mui Dinh Jeep Tour contributing around VND 150 million (approximately $6,800) towards the costs. However, Kim has been unsatisfied with the response from Good Day Venaja Company, which has yet to offer proper compensation or discuss the issue with him. In fact, Kim and his wife, who suffered serious facial and spinal injuries, had to incur additional costs to purchase a sleeper ticket and hire a nurse and doctor to accompany her on the flight back to their hometown.
Local authorities in Phuoc Dinh Commune and the Khanh Hoa Travel Association have provided mixed accounts of the incident, with the latter claiming that Good Day Venaja Company has fulfilled its responsibilities to the injured tourists. The authorities are currently reviewing businesses that offer jeep rentals for sand dune tours and implementing measures to improve tourism safety in the area. The Mui Dinh sand dunes, about 125 km south of Nha Trang, are a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors, many of whom explore the area in off-road vehicles for adventure experiences. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety and responsibility of tour operators in the region.