According to a Ministry of Interior report, Cambodia recorded 84 road accidents between September 27 and October 6, 2026, the first 10 days of the Kan Ben observance ahead of Pchum Ben. The accidents killed 43 people and injured 118, with injuries ranging from minor to serious.
The reported causes were speeding in 35 cases, failure to respect the right of way in 28, failure to keep right in five, overtaking in five, dangerous turns in four, drunk driving in four, vehicle-related factors in two, and drowsy driving in one.
The accidents occurred in Phnom Penh and the provinces of Kandal, Kampong Speu, Takeo, Kep, Preah Sihanouk, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Mondulkiri, Kratie, Tboung Khmum, Kampong Cham and Svay Rieng.
For the Kan Ben and Pchum Ben period, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha, who chairs the National Road Safety Committee, instructed that all types of heavy vehicles suspend travel for three days, October 10, 11 and 12, to reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
By Srei Pi
