🇮🇳 Indian MBBS Student Arshid Ashrith Dies in Vietnam Motorbike Crash – Tragic CCTV Footage Surfaces
Can Tho City, Vietnam | June 5, 2025
A tragic motorbike accident in Vietnam claimed the life of a 21-year-old Indian medical student, Arshid Ashrith, from Kagaznagar, Telangana, leaving the Indian student community in shock and mourning.
💥 The Fatal Crash: What Happened?
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday near Bung Xang Lake in Ninh Kieu District of Can Tho City. Arshid, a third-year MBBS student at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, was riding a 150cc motorbike with another Indian student as a pillion passenger.
Due to wet road conditions, the bike skidded uncontrollably and crashed into the concrete wall of a nearby home, causing a two-meter collapse in the wall’s structure.
🎥 CCTV Footage Reveals Shocking Impact
Surveillance footage from a nearby house captured the terrifying moment of impact. The bike is seen veering off course before colliding head-on with the wall.
Arshid was thrown 5 meters away from the crash site
He died on the spot due to severe head injuries
His fellow passenger is critically injured and undergoing treatment at a local hospital
🏠 Family Devastated in Telangana
Back home in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana, Arshid’s parents—owners of a small clothing shop—were shattered upon receiving the news.
Local MLA Dr. P Harish Babu personally visited the grieving family
He reached out to Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy for assistance in repatriating the body
⚠️ Concerns Raised Over Road Safety for Indian Students Abroad
This tragic incident highlights serious road safety concerns for Indian and international students in countries like Vietnam, where:
Two-wheelers are widely used
Roads become highly dangerous during wet weather
Lack of safety gear and speed control contribute to fatalities
The Vietnamese authorities have launched an official investigation into the accident.
🙏 Remembering Arshid Ashrith
Age: 21
From: Kagaznagar, Telangana
Course: 3rd Year MBBS
University: Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Described as: Bright, kind-hearted, and dedicated to becoming a doctor
❓FAQs
Q1: Who was the Indian student who died in Vietnam?
A: Arshid Ashrith, 21, MBBS student from Telangana, India.
Q2: Where did the accident take place?
A: Near Bung Xang Lake, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam.
Q3: What caused the accident?
A: Slippery roads due to early morning conditions led the motorbike to lose control and crash into a wall.
Q4: Is the body being brought back to India?
A: Yes. Indian officials are coordinating efforts for repatriation.
Q5: What is the condition of the second student?
A: The pillion rider is in critical condition and receiving medical care in Vietnam.