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...

63 Accidents, 11 Deaths Reported in Three Days in Laos

A whopping number of 63 accidents have been reported between October 22-24, resulting in eleven deaths across the country. According to Lao Security News,...

Israeli Tourist Drowns During his Trip to Laos

The Foreign Ministry of Israel stated that a tourist who was on a trip across Asia and visited Laos had drowned in the country. The...

13 Deaths Reported During Boat Racing Festival in Laos

A total of 13 deaths and 101 accidents have been recorded across the country during this year's boat racing festival. According to the traffic...

Woman Found Dead Two Days After Boat Racing Accident in Xayaboury

A woman who was a member of a boat racing crew in Xayaboury fell from her boat and drowned on Monday. Her body was...

Scared of His Family, Man Lies About Being Robbed

A man was found to have lied to his family about being beaten up by two robbers who stole his belongings on 7 October. A...

Laos Sees 62 Killed, 750 Injured in Road Accidents in September

According to recent data from the Lao Ministry of Public Security, 62 persons were killed and 750 others were wounded in road accidents in...