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An explosion occurred at a military base, killing 20 soldiers. The authorities are shocked and the origin of the explosion remains unclear.
An explosion in Cambodia killed 20 soldiers. Photo: Nupel Haber / X
The explosion occurred in Cambodia’s Kampong Speu province.
The country’s prime minister said he was “deeply shocked” by the tragedy and ordered an immediate investigation.
The victims’ families will receive compensation and the injured are receiving medical care, according to the BBC.
Tragedy in Cambodia: Explosion at a military base
Unverified images are circulating on the Internet, revealing a devastating picture: loud explosions, a destroyed warehouse, a damaged military truck and an injured child.
The Cambodian military said the incident was a “storage munitions explosion” that destroyed a truck loaded with weapons.
Devastating explosion at a military base in Cambodia. 20 soldiers died
An office building as well as a nearby barracks were destroyed and 25 nearby homes were damaged.
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