Concerns raised about motorbike tourist trail after death of British teenager in Vietnam
Locals say the Ha Giang loop is rugged, unpredictable and congested, with some guides not prioritising safety The recent death of a British gap-year student on the Ha Giang loop , a popular motorcycle tour through the mountains in north Vietnam, has heightened concerns about a trail reputed to be one of the most dangerous in the country. Orla Wates, 19, from Surrey, was riding as a pillion passenger when she fell off and was hit by an oncoming truck , according to local media. She was taken to h
Local people say road conditions are rugged and weather unpredictable, while some say it has become too congested
The recent death of a British gap-year student on the Ha Giang loop, a popular motorcycle tour through the mountains in north Vietnam, has heightened concerns about a trail reputed to be one of the most dangerous in the country.
Orla Wates, 19, from Surrey, was riding as a pillion passenger when she fell off and was hit by an oncoming truck, according to local media. She was taken to hospital in Hanoi, where she died from her injuries last week.
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