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Laos Reports 452 Road Accidents, 61 Deaths in August

Laos witnessed 452 road accidents in August, resulting in 824 vehicles damaged, 593 people injured, and 61 fatalities, the Traffic Police Department reported. All figures show a decrease compared to July, with injuries down by 184 cases and deaths down by two. Vientiane Capital recorded the highest number of accidents, with...

Vientiane Records Over 600 Traffic Accidents, 100 Deaths in First Half of 2025

Vientiane Capital experienced a significant number of traffic accidents in the first six months...

Champasack Province Enforces Fines for Free-Roaming Livestock Starting 1 August

Champasack Province has introduced strict regulations, effective 1 August, to fine individuals who allow...

Dozens Dead in Vietnam After Ha Long Bay Tourist Ferry Sinks

By ran Thi Minh Ha/AFP - Rescuers were desperately searching for five people still...

Drunken Card Game Turns Deadly in Houaphanh, Suspect Reenacts Scene

A card game in Houaphanh Province ended in tragedy on 27 March when a...

108 Killed in Road Accidents Across Laos in February

Some 108 people have been killed in road accidents across the country in February 2022. According to a report by Lao Post, 108 people were...

Young Lao Woman Takes On Phone Thief in Dramatic Smash

A brave but reckless young Lao woman has gone viral on social media after smashing her scooter into the bike of a would-be phone thief. According...

Car Crashes Into Police Box in Vientiane Capital

Vientiane police have issued a statement after footage of a car that crashed into a police box early Wednesday morning was released on social...

Dump Truck Drivers Receive Training To Reduce Accidents

Authorities in Savannakhet Province have provided training for dump truck drivers who overfill trays with sand, causing traffic hazards. Traffic authorities are holding training sessions...

Two Rescued After Botched Illegal Mining Operation in Savannakhet

Two people have been rescued after becoming trapped in a mine shaft while illegally mining gold and malachite at Sepon in Savannakhet Province. According to...

Over 800 Killed in Road Accidents Across Laos in 2021

Over 800 people were killed in road accidents across Laos last year, with the majority of accidents caused by drunk or reckless driving. Despite the...