Two people were killed after a homemade rocket fell on them yesterday at the famous Rocket Festival in Sri Saket province.
During the last launch of the day to close the Boon Bang Fai festival, a rocket fell from the sky after launch to hit four people, killing Sukid Pongon, 51, and Soontorn Panwilai, 38, instantly.
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Meanwhile, Bandit Chanpanya, 33, lost his right arm and was seriously injured while Tongsuai Simanee, 44, suffered a minor injury to her leg. They were later transferred to a hospital in Ubon Ratchathani.
Festival organizers said the four were in the “dangerous zone” behind the launch towers, which is usually prohibited to people.
Authorities sealed the area and questioned the launch team, Daily News reported.
A thoroughly ignored sign marks the ‘dangerous zone’ at the Yasothon Rocket Festival on May 10. Photo: Coconuts Media
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