UEMS / Ammunition Depot event in Cambodia on Sat 27th April 2024

A disastrous event took place in Kampong Speu today afternoon when an ammunition depot under the control of the 3rd Military Command of the Province suddenly caught fire and exploded.According to the authorities, the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m.Kampong Speu provincial authorities have warned residents to be extra vigilant and stay away while a munitions depot in the 3rd Military Command, located in Chamkar Dong village, Chbar Morn commune, Chbar Morn city, Kampong Speu province, is on fire. This case happened at around 2:30 p.m. on April 27, 2024, while small and large bullets were exploding.The site, located in Chbar Mon district, was immediately closed to traffic; residents were evacuated, and many wounded were being evacuated. Emergency at the hospital.The Governor of Kampong Speu Province, Vy Samnang, gave direct orders to intervene in this incident, and the police and the police are releasing fire trucks to intervene and extinguish the fire.The situation came under control at around 4:40 p.m.It was reported that at least 20 people have been killed and many others injured.Follow the Khmer Times for future updates.