YALA (Thailand), June 30 — A woman was killed and 18 others, including eight policemen, were injured in a car bomb explosion in Yala, southern Thailand, early this morning.
Bannang Sata police chief, Police Colonel Ranon Surawit, said in the incident that occurred at 10.10 am local time, a homemade bomb exploded in front of a police flat.
He said initial investigation revealed that the bomb was attached to a vehicle parked in front of the flat and was detonated.
Police flats, houses and dozens of vehicles nearby also suffered damage due to the powerful explosion, Ranon said.
“A 45-year-old local woman died while 18 other people were injured, including five, who were seriously injured.”
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He said all the injured victims are receiving treatment at Bannang Sata Hospital.
Ranon added that the police are tracking down individuals and groups involved in the incident. — Bernama
