Road accidents kill over 900 in Laos in 2025


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VIENTIANE: Although slightly lower than the previous year, traffic accidents in Laos remained deadly in 2025, with 6,779 incidents causing 10,464 injuries and 917 deaths nationwide.

These road accidents resulted in 12,158 vehicles being damaged. Compared to 2024, the number of accidents slightly decreased from 6,789, while injuries and fatalities also fell from 10,312 and 929, respectively.

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