No Malaysians involved in firework warehouse blast in Narathiwat

No Malaysians involved in firework warehouse blast in Narathiwat - Foreign Ministry

By Bernama - July 29, 2023 @ 4:26pm

Thai police and firefighters work around destroyed homes after an explosion ripped through a firework warehouse, killing nine people and injuring more than 100, in Sungai Kolok district in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on July 29, 2023. -AFP PIC

Locals survey damage after firecrackers warehouse explosion in Mundok Market, Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat, Thailand on Saturday afternoon. -BERNAMA PIC

People look at the wreckage of destroyed homes after an explosion ripped through a firework warehouse, killing nine people and injuring more than 100, in Sungai Kolok district in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat on July 29, 2023. -AFP PIC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry, via the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla, has confirmed that no Malaysians so far were involved in Saturday's firework explosion in Mundok, Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat, Thailand.

The ministry, in a statement, said based on early reports, the explosion took place in a warehouse storing fireworks and firecrackers, which caused nine deaths while 114 people were reportedly injured.

"The Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla is in close contact with the local authorities for the latest developments.

"Malaysians who require any consular assistance can contact the Consulate General of Malaysia in Songkhla at +6674311062 or +66936570707 (for emergencies) or via email mwsongkhla@kln.gov.my.

"Any latest development regarding this incident will be notified from time to time," the statement read.

Narathiwat Governor Sanan Pongaksorn earlier reportedly said that the explosion at 3.30 pm(local time) happened at the Mundok Market, a popular shopping destination for Malaysians.– BERNAMA

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