Three die in large gathering for red packets in Phnom Penh


PHNOM PENH: Three people lost their lives and six others were injured on Thursday (Jan 23) during a large gathering in Phnom Penh for red packets given by a local tycoon, officials said.

The tragic incident happened around 10am local time when a large crowd of people gathered for red envelopes given by the influential tycoon, Sok Kong (pic), at his mansion on Norodom Boulevard in Duan Penh district.

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