Phnom Penh: As of 5:00 PM on May 24, 2026, 50 workers have recovered and returned home, while those who were seriously and lightly injured and are currently receiving treatment are generally in good condition. This is according to Mr. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, who confirmed on May 24, 2026.
Mr. Sun Mesa detailed that in the case of Kampong Chhnang province, 45 workers returned home, while 9 were seriously injured and 17 were lightly injured. In particular, in the case of Svay Rieng province, there are 5 workers who have returned home, while 3 are seriously injured, one of whom was sent by his family to Vietnam for treatment, and 29 are lightly injured.
According to the same spokesperson, Minister Heng Sour Ministerial leaders and subordinate officials continue to coordinate visits and visits And help carry the sick in various hospitals.
During his visit and examination at the National Hospital in Phnom Penh, Minister Heng Sour conveyed the Prime Minister and his wife’s greetings to the family. And the workers who are currently on medical leave, whom both of them always take care of.
Please note that two traffic accidents that occurred simultaneously on the morning of May 23, 2026 in Kampong Chhnang and Svay Rieng provinces resulted in the deaths of 14 workers and the injuries of approximately 100 others, both serious and minor.
