Bangkok : When an explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in southern Thailand, nine people were killed, and more than 115 others were injured. According to local media, the incident took place in the Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat province. The current death toll could still increase, as reported by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
The governor of the city, Sanan Pongakasorn, informed the media that 115 people were injured, and many of them are in critical condition. All injured individuals have been taken to hospitals for treatment.
Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing at the accident site. The cause of the explosion is being investigated, and authorities are trying to control the fire that is still burning in the market.
According to preliminary investigations, the explosion occurred in the sequence of welding at the fireworks factory.
The explosion has caused significant damage to many shops, houses, and vehicles. A viral video on social media shows the moment of the explosion, with a thick plume of smoke rising.
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