23 die in Thailand factory explosion

Bangkok, January 17 An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand killed at least 23 persons on Wednesday. The toll was announced by authorities with Suphan Buri province, where the blast occurred in mid-afternoon. The cause of the explosion...

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Updated At : 12:46 PM Jan 18, 2024 IST

Bangkok, January 17

An explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand killed at least 23 persons on Wednesday.

The toll was announced by authorities with Suphan Buri province, where the blast occurred in mid-afternoon.

The cause of the explosion is being investigated. The blast came less than a month before Chinese New Year in February, when demand for fireworks is strong.

Rescue workers at the scene said no survivors had been found. Photos posted on social media showed a thick plume of black smoke over the scene.

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