Repeated Bridge Collapses in Luang Prabang Expose Strain on Rural Infrastructure

2026-02-09 - 07:58

A steel bridge linking Kang and Vang Naek villages in Phonthong District, Luang Prabang Province, collapsed on 7 February while a fully loaded truck carrying sacks of concrete was crossing, local authorities confirmed. No injuries were reported. Officials advised motorists to use alternative routes while the bridge remains closed, though no timeline has been given