Three hurt in Cambodia mine explosion


The scene of a landmine explosion in Sangkum Thmei village of Veal Veng district’s Thma Da commune, Pursat province on Jan 30. - CMAC

PHNOM PENH: At least three people were seriously injured in a Jan 30 landmine explosion in Pursat province. The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has issued renewed calls for the public to be extra vigilant and not enter areas which have not been confirmed as safe.

The explosion occurred when a man unloading bricks from a truck dropped one on a landmine. Three victims were confirmed. One of them suffered serious injuries, losing two toes in the explosion.

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