Deadly Collision Claims 67 Lives in U.S. Air Disaster | At Least 30 Dead and Many Injured in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India | Chinese President Xi Jinping Affirms Cambodia's Role as a Key Partner in China’s Diplomatic Strategy | Xi Jinping Concludes State Visit to Cambodia, Strengthening Bilateral Ties | Chinese President Xi Jinping Concludes Successful State Visit to Cambodia | Chinese Ambassador: US-China Trade Tensions Harm Developing Nations; President Xi Urges Investment in Cambodia and Expanded Market Access | Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Ships Bungo and Etazima Dock at Ream Sea Base for Four-Day Visit | Prime Minister Hun Manet Expresses Displeasure Over Criticism of Chinese Investments During Kampot International Tourist Port Inauguration | Asian Development Bank Collaborates with Cambodia on New Development Projects Worth Over $1 Billion |
Deadly Collision Claims 67 Lives in U.S. Air Disaster | At Least 30 Dead and Many Injured in Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in India | Chinese President Xi Jinping Affirms Cambodia's Role as a Key Partner in China’s Diplomatic Strategy | Xi Jinping Concludes State Visit to Cambodia, Strengthening Bilateral Ties | Chinese President Xi Jinping Concludes Successful State Visit to Cambodia | Chinese Ambassador: US-China Trade Tensions Harm Developing Nations; President Xi Urges Investment in Cambodia and Expanded Market Access | Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Ships Bungo and Etazima Dock at Ream Sea Base for Four-Day Visit | Prime Minister Hun Manet Expresses Displeasure Over Criticism of Chinese Investments During Kampot International Tourist Port Inauguration | Asian Development Bank Collaborates with Cambodia on New Development Projects Worth Over $1 Billion |

Landmine Incident in Battambang Injures Local Man

  • Posted Apr 1, 2024 10:00 by EAC News
  • 2948
  Aa |   aA

Battambang, April 1, 2024 – A tragic accident occurred on March 30, 2024, in Phnom Ray village, Ta Tok commune, Samlot district, of Battambang province, where a 62-year-old man sustained injuries from a landmine. The individual, identified as Chi Khan, also known by the name Ta Sak Sar, suffered injuries to his right leg due to the explosion. He is currently receiving medical treatment at the Battambang Provincial Referral Hospital.

This unfortunate event has prompted the Mines Authority to issue a strong caution to all residents. The authority urges the public to avoid entering areas known for landmine presence without consulting local officials. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of not interacting with any landmines or unexploded ordnance (UXO) and to immediately report such findings to the relevant authorities and demining units for safe removal.

The incident highlights the ongoing danger posed by landmines and UXO in certain regions of Cambodia, underscoring the critical need for continued awareness and preventive measures to safeguard communities against these hidden threats.


Related News