Rescuers say a blast at a building storing explosives in Myanmar has killed more than 45 people
Summary
A large explosion at a building storing explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed more than 45 people and injured about 70 others. The blast happened in a village controlled by an ethnic armed group near the Chinese border, and rescue teams are helping survivors and investigating the cause.Key Facts
- The explosion took place around noon in Kaungtup village, Namhkam township, northeastern Myanmar.
- More than 45 people died, including six children, and about 70 were injured.
- The building stored explosives used for mining, including gelignite, which can become unstable over time.
- The area is controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), an ethnic armed group involved in ongoing conflict with Myanmar’s government.
- The TNLA said the explosives belonged to its economic department for mining and is investigating the blast.
- About 100 houses near the blast site were damaged.
- Myanmar has faced violence and unrest since the military took power in 2021, leading to conflicts with multiple ethnic armed groups.
- Local authorities are providing medical help and support to those affected by the explosion.
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