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Despite a slight decline compared to the previous year, traffic accidents continued to claim hundreds of lives across the Lao PDR in 2025, with 6,779 accidents nationwide, resulting in over 10,000 injuries and 917 deaths, according to official statistics. Authorities warn that drunk driving, speeding, and reckless behavior remain the leading causes, urging drivers to strictly follow traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life.
(KPL) Despite a slight decline compared to the previous year, traffic accidents continued to claim hundreds of lives across the Lao PDR in 2025, with 6,779 accidents nationwide, resulting in over 10,000 injuries and 917 deaths, according to official statistics. Authorities warn that drunk driving, speeding, and reckless behavior remain the leading causes, urging drivers to strictly follow traffic regulations to prevent further loss of life.
From January to December 2025, traffic accidents damaged more than 12,000 vehicles, with Vientiane Capital recording the highest number of cases and fatalities, followed by Champasak, Vientiane Province, and Savannakhet. While the overall number of accidents fell slightly from 2024, officials stressed that the human toll remains unacceptably high, underscoring the need for stronger road safety awareness and shared responsibility among all road users.
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