Firework factory explosion in Suphan Buri in Thailand: Around 20 lives lost | Oneindia News
A massive and fatal explosion occurred at a fireworks depot in Suphan Buri province, located north of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. At least 10 people have lost their lives in the aftermath of the devastating explosion.
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00:00 A massive and fatal explosion occurred at a fireworks depot in Suphanburi province,
00:10 located north of Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
00:13 According to reports, around 20 people have lost their lives in the aftermath of the devastating
00:18 explosion.
00:19 The incident took place at around 4 pm local time on Wednesday, leaving the community in
00:24 shock and authorities scrambling to piece together the events that led to this catastrophic
00:29 event.
00:30 Local police are currently on the scene and investigators are working tirelessly to determine
00:35 the cause of the explosion.
00:38 Police Colonel Pirapoch Ravangbarn said that as per their estimation, there are about 10
00:43 deaths.
00:44 He said that the police are still investigating the cause and the exact number of casualties.
00:49 The explosion has left the factory in ruins, with rescue workers and forensic officers
00:53 labouring to recover human remains from the area surrounding the demolished facility.
01:01 Firework accidents, unfortunately, are not uncommon in Thailand.
01:05 Last July, a similar incident claimed the lives of at least 12 people and injured 121
01:10 others in a fireworks warehouse explosion in the southern village of Mo No.
01:14 Over 100 houses were damaged in that tragic event.
01:18 Even as this community grapples with the aftermath, Prime Minister Sreddhatta Hissin, currently
01:23 attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has been briefed on the situation.
01:27 He has ordered an urgent investigation to determine whether the explosion resulted from
01:32 negligence.
01:33 Our thoughts go to the victims and their families affected by this tragedy.
01:38 One India will continue to follow this story closely and provide updates as more information
01:42 becomes available.
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