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A factory explosion in Prachin Buri‘s Sri Maha Pho district led to a significant chemical leak, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents.
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A factory explosion in Prachin Buri‘s Sri Maha Pho district led to a significant chemical leak, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents.
The incident occurred at the HSMT New Material Technology (Thailand) Co factory yesterday, releasing a large amount of chemical fumes and prompting nearly 200 locals to leave their homes. Elderly residents were among those relocated to a community centre in tambon Tha Toom for safety.
Firefighters from the Tha Toom Tambon Administration Office (TAO) managed to disperse the fumes and control the situation the same day.
District chief Juthamas Bua-Phuean ordered the evacuation and coordinated with medical teams from Sri Maha Pho Hospital and the district’s public health office to assess the health of evacuees.
Among the 183 people evacuated, 105 showed no symptoms, while…