BANGKOK -- Thailand's state-owned enterprise Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding said Tuesday unexpected heavy rains caused a dam in southern Laos to collapse, reportedly killing at least several people in the area and leaving hundreds unaccounted for.
Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos
Laos dam collapse triggered by heavy rain, says Thai investor
At least several reported dead and hundreds missing near hydropower project
Laos has been aggressively building hydropower dams on its rivers to sell electricity to neighboring countries (Getty Images).
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