Explosion during mine planting on Yangon-Mawlamyine Highway kills one, injures two


An armed organisation in Myanmar was in the process of setting up an explosive device when it detonated prematurely.- SBM, PAN via Eleven Media/ANN

YANGON: A man was killed and two others sustained injuries when an explosion occurred while planting a mine near a small bridge on the Yangon-Mawlamyine Highway, close to Myenigone village in Thaton Township.

According to local sources, the incident took place around 5:30 pm. on January 29. A group, believed to be an armed organisation, was in the process of setting up an explosive device when it detonated prematurely. The deceased suffered severe injuries, including the loss of his right arm and multiple wounds to his head and face, and died at the scene.

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