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Explosion at Second-Hand Goods Shop in Nakhon Ratchasima Leaves 1 Dead and 4 Injured


Nakhon Ratchasima: An explosion in a second-hand shop located in Wang Nam Khiao District has resulted in one death and four injuries. An EOD team has been deployed to the area to ensure safety and has discovered another unidentified bomb, prompting immediate security measures.



According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred at 08.45 today at a house without a number in Ban Non Sri Thong, Village No. 14, Udomthap Subdistrict. The explosion led to the death of one person, a woman, and injured four others. Rescue workers from the Huk 31 Udomthap unit provided first aid on the scene and transported the injured to Wang Nam Khiao Hospital and Pak Thong Chai Hospital for further treatment.



The initial investigation revealed that the business involved in buying and selling used items had recently acquired goods from villagers who collected them from Phu Lam Yai, a tactical training ground for the 2nd Army. While these items were being sorted and weighed, a loud explosion occurred, resulting in the tragic incident. The EOD team, upon discovering another bomb, has secured the area and advised the public to keep their distance to ensure safety.