Blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Summary
An explosion killed at least 55 people and injured many more in a village controlled by rebels in Myanmar's Shan State near the Chinese border. The blast happened in Kaung Tat village, and it was caused by explosives used in mining, according to the local rebel group TNLA.Key Facts
- The explosion occurred in Kaung Tat, a village in Namkham Township, Shan State, Myanmar.
- At least 55 people were killed, including 25 women and 30 men; children were among the dead.
- Dozens more people were wounded, and rescue teams were searching for survivors under the rubble.
- The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), which controls the area, said mining explosives accidentally exploded.
- Many homes were damaged, destroying almost an entire neighborhood.
- Residents were shocked and some first thought the blast was caused by an air strike.
- A local resident described panic, grief, and questioned why explosives were stored near homes.
- Myanmar’s military is involved in ongoing conflict in the region, with air strikes and territorial fights.
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