BANGKOK: An explosion at a store in northern Laos killed 4 folks together with Chinese language nationals, Beijing’s consulate basic within the nation reported.
The “blast” occurred on Friday (Feb 14) at a Chinese language retailer in Oudomxay province, the Chinese language consulate in Luang Prabang stated in an announcement.
The trigger was beneath investigation, the consulate and native media reported.
Three folks have been additionally injured within the “fireplace incident and explosion” on the store in Nasao village, in accordance with Laos Nationwide Radio.
It in the meantime brought on “important injury” to surrounding homes, China’s state-run Xinhua information company reported.
The consulate stated that China’s ambassador to Laos, Fang Hong, was deploying “all-out efforts” to assist deal with the injured and help victims’ households within the aftermath.