Phnom Penh: The traditional Khmer New Year has ended for more than 10 days, but as everyone knows, traffic accidents and social accidents will not end with the old year, especially if there is any negligence on the part of those involved.
Traffic accidents in the 10 days from the end of the New Year until April 26, 2026, occurred in 59 cases, resulting in 34 deaths and 83 injuries.
These accidents occurred in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Takeo, Kampong Speu, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Koh Kong, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Tbong Khmum, Kampong Cham, Prey Veng and Svay Rieng province.
Regarding fires, during the same period, 30 cases occurred and 19 houses and apartments were damaged in Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Koh Kong, Oddar Meanchey, Kratie, Kampong Cham and Svay Rieng provinces.
Other damage included 2 cars, 3 motorbikes, 1 shed, 1 school, 1 dormitory, 5 workers’ sheds, 3 haystacks, 1 garage, 1 oil storage shed, 1 equipment storage shed, 2 warehouses, 1 paper pile, 1 oil field, 3 forests and a 3-room school.
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