The rescue worker said, “Eighteen found dead, confirmed,” lowering his previous estimate of 20.
According to a rescue worker, an explosion at a fireworks business in central Thailand on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of at least 18 individuals.
The explosion happened in the centre of Suphan Buri province, close to Sala Khao township, at approximately 3:00 PM (0800 GMT).
Police said that they were still verifying the official death toll with AFP.
According to police colonel Theerapoj Rawangban, “there were deaths, we are checking how many people died,” AFP was told.
“We do not see more damage towards other houses or people who live in the (nearby) community,” he stated.
Nothing suggested that the explosion was triggered by anything.
A massive black smoke plume and metal debris scattered across the ground were depicted in photos released by the local emergency agency.
In Thailand, explosions at pyrotechnics and firecracker production workshops are not unusual.