Accident

Slope Collapse Hits Workers’ Camp at Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Northern Laos, No Casualties Reported

A section of hillside collapsed beneath a workers’ residential camp at the Pak Beng hydropower project in northern Laos at 1 AM on 28 September, burying or damaging several buildings, according to an eyewitness account from the scene. The slope collapsed below worker housing in Pak Khaen village, Ngeun District,...

Seven Dead, 15 Injured in Thailand School Shooting

Seven people have died, including a student gunman, after a shooting at a school...

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...

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...

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...

Police Warn of Increased Surveillance on Expressway During New Year Holiday

Police have warned that speed tests and breathalyzers will be used on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway during the holiday period. According to a...