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Laos Records Over 730 Accidents in April, Claiming 109 Lives

Laos experienced a rise in road accidents in April, with 734 incidents reported nationwide, resulting in 109 fatalities, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security. The number of road accidents in April marked a 24 percent increase from March, which recorded 617 accidents. The figure...

Plastic Rocket Kills Man During Festival in Xiengkhouang

A rocket made of plastic pipe struck and killed a 46-year-old man during Bun...

Seven Dead, 53 Injured in Bus Crash in Prachinburi, Thailand

A bus crash in Thailand’s Prachinburi Province on 21 April claimed seven lives and...

Over 160 Accidents, 15 Deaths Reported During 2025 Lao New Year Celebrations

The 2025 Lao New Year celebrations, held from 14 to 16 April, saw 15...

Laos to Strengthen Road Safety During Lao New Year

Vientiane plans to deploy 1,172 traffic police officers across 143 stations in the country...

Pickup Truck Driver Surrenders After Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident

The latest report from local police informs that the driver involved in a hit-and-run accident last week has turned himself in and will face...

Woman Decapitated in Gruesome Vientiane Hit and Run

A woman was decapitated in a gruesome hit-and-run accident Thursday evening in Vientiane's Sikhottabong District after a pickup truck hit her bike head-on. The victim...

Hit-and-Run Driver Apprehended After Fatal Accident in Vientiane Capital

On Wednesday, a driver struck an 8-year-old child and a 41-year-old man on a motorcycle in Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, and escaped the scene...

Two Killed in Agricultural Fire in Oudomxay Province

Two men lost their lives in an agriculture fire in Houn District, Oudomxay Province last week. The incident occurred when the individuals attempted to slash...

Hong Kong Man Survives Broken Bungee Cord Fall in Thailand

The man survived the ordeal after sustaining moderate injuries and later demanded a refund from the park where the incident occurred. The story has...

Road Safety Social Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Deaths During Pi Mai

Five popular Facebook pages in Laos have come together to launch a road safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents and fatalities during Lao New...