Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 93 others
Two traffic accidents in Cambodia resulted in the deaths of 14 garment factory workers and injuries to 93 others. The incidents involved a heavy cargo truck and a bus, both transporting workers to their factories. The Labor Ministry has called for stricter adherence to traffic laws to prevent further tragedies.
- ▪The first accident occurred in Kampong Chhnang province, killing nine workers and injuring 53 others.
- ▪The second accident took place in Svay Rieng province, resulting in five deaths and 40 injuries.
- ▪Cambodia's garment sector employs around 800,000 to 1 million people and is a major contributor to the country's economy.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTwo traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 93 othersTwo separate traffic accidents in Cambodia have killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, mostly womenByThe Associated PressMay 23, 2026, 8:25 AM1:12FILE -In this Dec. 3, 2018 photo, garment factory workers ride a truck as they go home after a day's work at outside Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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