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Cambodia

Speeding bus hits van; 18 killed

A speeding bus struck a van, killing at least 18 garment workers and injuring nearly two dozen in eastern Cambodia, prompting a plea from Prime Minister Hun Sen for drivers to slow down to make the country's roads safer. "The problem of traffic accidents in our country is getting worse and worse," said Hun Sen, who was informed of the accident while presiding over a ceremony in the capital. "Everyone needs to respect traffic laws."