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...

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...