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...

30 Killed in Road Accidents During Lao New Year Celebrations

The Lao New Year holiday period saw 30 people killed in road accidents across the country. According to a report by KPL News, Laos recorded...

Local Man Praised as Hero After Saving Eight During Yacht Accident

A 28-year-old man is being hailed as a hero after saving eight people including former president Choummaly Sayasone following a tragic boat accident on...

Police To Breath Test Drivers During Lao New Year Holiday

The Ministry of Public Security has issued special regulations that are to be strictly enforced during the Lao New Year, or Pi Mai, period,...

Former President Among Survivors of Yacht Accident in Laos

Former President Choummaly was found alive during rescue efforts following a boat capsize Sunday morning in the Nam Ngum Reservoir, Vientiane Province. Xinhua reports that...

Tour Boat Capsizes in Nam Ngum Reservoir

Ten people are missing and one dead after a tour boat capsized in the Nam Ngum Reservoir in Vientiane Province. Thunderstorms and heavy winds have...

Four-Car Pileup on Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway

Several road accidents occurred throughout the country over the weekend, with three deaths reported, including a four-car pileup on the Vang Vieng Expressway on...