AKP Phnom Penh, October 13, 2026 --

Cambodia recorded 34 road traffic accidents during the three-day Pchum Ben festival, resulting in 26 deaths and 101 injuries, according to the Ministry of Interior.

Compared with the same period in 2025, the figures increased by 14 accidents, 16 deaths and 71 injuries.

The Ministry reported that 14 traffic accidents occurred on Oct. 10, killing 12 people and injuring 23 others. On Oct. 11, 10 accidents resulted in six deaths and 51 injuries, while another 10 accidents on Oct. 12 left eight people dead and 27 injured.

Since the first day of Kan Ben Festival to the Pchum Ben Festival, from Sept. 23 to Oct. 12, Cambodia has recorded a total of 143 traffic accidents, resulting in 86 deaths and 258 injuries. Compared with the corresponding period in 2025, the number of accidents increased by 26, deaths by six and injuries by 102.

The National Road Safety Committee noted that traffic volumes typically increase significantly during festivals, accompanied by a notable rise in road accidents, casualties and property damage.

It identified speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous overtaking and failure to respect the right of way, among others, as the main causes of road traffic accidents.

By C. Nika