Cambodia records 44 road deaths and 120 injuries in seven days

Original publication: 2025-11-24T08:00:42Z

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At least 44 people died and 120 suffered injuries of varying severity in 69 road crashes across Cambodia in just seven days, from November 17 to 23, 2025, according to Interior Ministry deputy spokesperson Touch Sokhak. The daily figures were: November 17, eight crashes, five deaths and nine injuries; November 18, seven crashes, one death and nine injuries; November 19, 14 crashes, five deaths and 25 injuries; November 20, 14 crashes, 19 deaths and 42 injuries; November 21, nine crashes, seven deaths and 14 injuries; November 22, seven crashes, two deaths and ten injuries; and November 23, ten crashes, five deaths and 11 injuries. Touch Sokhak said the fatal and injury-causing crashes occurred in Phnom Penh and in Kandal, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk, Kep, Kampot, Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Kratie, Kampong Cham and Prey Veng provinces. With crashes continuing, the deputy spokesperson again urged all drivers and road users to obey traffic laws and remain alert at all times, whether on expressways, national or provincial roads, or village and commune roads, to protect their own lives and those of others. The report notes that enforcement of the road traffic law had resumed after a period of suspension. Traffic police were gradually implementing measures at some checkpoints around Cambodia, following the guidance of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Sokha. Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television. By: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត

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