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Myanmar Blast: 55 Dead in Accidental Mine Explosives Detonation
1 Jun
Summary
- An accidental explosion killed 55 people, including six children.
- The blast destroyed the village of Kaung Tat in northern Shan State.
- Mining explosives detonated, causing significant damage to homes.
Fifty-five individuals, including six children, perished in an accidental detonation of mining explosives in a rebel-held area of Myanmar. The blast occurred on Sunday afternoon local time in the northern Shan State, devastating the village of Kaung Tat.
Rescuers reported that the entire village was virtually destroyed, with dozens of people injured. Emergency services issued an urgent appeal for blood donations as they worked to rescue victims trapped beneath debris.
The explosion was caused by stored gunpowder for mining operations, which detonated around 12:30 p.m. The PSLF/TNLA, one of the main ethnic rebel groups, confirmed the fatalities and stated that an investigation into the cause would be conducted.
