At least 20 military personnel died in an explosion at a military site in the southwestern part of Cambodia, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA, as referred to local media reports. The exact number of injured is not reported.
The incident took place this afternoon at an ammunition warehouse in Kampong Speu province, reports the newspaper "Khmer Times". A fire broke out in the building before the explosion. The situation was brought under control after about two hours. So far, the reasons for the explosion are unclear.
Prime Minister Hun Maneh expressed his condolences to the relatives of the servicemen and promised financial assistance to the blackened families.