Accident

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 entering the site, as Lao authorities and international rescue teams continue efforts to reach them. The Lao government has still not released an official public statement on the incident. The group, from Long Chaeng district, reportedly entered...

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...

Strict Rules Set for Upcoming Pi Mai Lao Celebrations, Officials Say

Authorities in Laos have laid out strict rules to control public behaviour during upcoming...

Laos Records Sixty Road Deaths in July

Laos recorded 60 road deaths in July despite covid restrictions and lockdown measures in place across various provinces. According to a report by Lao...

Seven Killed in Illegal Gold Mining Accident in Xieng Khouang

Seven people are presumed dead after a sinkhole occurred while they were mining gold at Soun Mountain in Xieng Khouang Province. The incident occurred on...

Easing of Lockdown Sees Increase in Road Accidents in June

The number of road accidents across the country increased slightly in June compared to statistics for May, while the death toll decreased. According to a...

Car Bursts Into Flames on Vang Vieng Expressway

A car burst into flames along the Vang Vieng Expressway last night as motorists looked on in shock. According to a report by the Vientiane...

Fewer Road Accidents in Laos During May

Laos saw fewer road accidents in May compared to the previous months of this year. A total of 43 people were killed in road accidents...

Truck Catches Fire on Vang Vieng Expressway

A freight truck has caught fire on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway, causing damage to the truck and its cargo. A video was released...