Thousands of vehicles flock to Hanoi after holiday break
Lines of people poured back into Hanoi on Sunday afternoon after the four-day holiday break, causing congestion at many streets, especially on highways into the capital city.
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On May 2 afternoon, countless people with full backpacks drove back to Hanoi to resume working.
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Those families with small children set off early to avoid traffic jams.
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Giai Phong street was more crowded in the afternoon.
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Given the favorable weather, motorbike was the vehicle of choice for many families.
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In the meantime, buses were all full of passengers.
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The large number of vehicles on the Phap Van and Cau Gie highways caused congestion for hours.
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Traffic police were on the street to regulate traffic.
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Commuters were still struggling with the congestion in late afternoon.
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Vehicles inched through the jam-packed street.
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One young man rode his mo
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