Explosion at Chinese-Owned Explosives Depot in Kachin State KIO
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 5
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What happened
An explosion occurred on October 2 in Lagway Village, located in KIO-controlled Chipwi Township, Kachin State, near the Chinese border. The blast took place at a depot owned by a Chinese businessman and resulted in the deaths of seven people, including local education staff and the facility owner. Eleven others were injured.
From bnionline.net
Why it matters
The incident occurred near a middle school, and officials noted casualties would have been higher had the school been in session. The blast caused extensive property damage to nearby buildings.
From bnionline.net