Accident

Fire Incidents Cost Laos Over USD 14 Million in First Half of 2026

Fire incidents across Laos claimed eight lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and vehicles during the first half of 2026, leaving behind more than LAK 319.6 billion (USD 14.3 million) in damage, according to new government figures. The Fire Prevention and Suppression Police Department recorded 144 fires nationwide between January and...

Seven Villagers Remain Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave Amid Alleged Illegal Gold Mining

Seven villagers remain trapped inside a remote cave in Xaysomboun province, six days after...

Bus Overturns in Bolikhamxay, Leaves 35 Injured, Eight Dead

An overnight bus overturned in the early hours of Wednesday, 22 April, in Pakkading...

Lao New Year Road Accidents Leave 12 Dead, 250 Injured

Lao authorities have announced the final road accident toll from the Lao New Year...

Vientiane Deploys Hundreds of Police for New Year Road Safety

Vientiane's traffic police are stepping up road safety measures for the Lao New Year...

Three People Go Missing After Boat Capsizes in Thakhek

A boat carrying ten people overturned on Tuesday evening in the Mekong River in Thakhek district, Khammouane Province, leading to three individuals going missing. According...

Fatal Accident Kills Four Lao-Americans in United States

Virginia State Police responded to a call of an accident on 30 May along the I-81 Highway in North Montgomery, where investigations revealed three...

President of Laos Sends Message of Condolence to India after Deadly Train Crash

On Monday, President Thongloun Sisoulith sent a message of condolence to his Indian counterpart on Monday after a train collision in the eastern state...

Police Search for Close Contacts of Deceased Lao Man After Railway Accident

Police are looking for a deceased man's relatives after he passed away in May following an accident on the Laos-China Railway.  Lao Post reports a...

Road Accidents in April Claim 90 Lives in Laos

According to the traffic department report, 702 road accidents took place in April, resulting in 90 fatalities. Compared to March, the number of accidents in...

Eight Passengers Killed, Over 20 Injured in Bolikhamxay Collision

A collision between a bus and a truck claimed the lives of eight passengers on Monday in Thapabath District, Bolikhamxay Province.  Vientiane Rescue 1623 reports...