Rockets at the Bang Fai Saen Rocket Festival in Roi Et Province exploded at the base, injuring more than 30 people.

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Roi Et,, A rocket at the annual Bang Fai Saen Festival in Roi Et Province exploded at the launcher. More than 30 villagers who attended the event were injured. This incident happened at Ban Sang Bu. Pho Si Sawang Subdistrict, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, at the annual Bang Fai Saen Rocket Festival. This year, 37 Saen Rockets were lit. As the villagers were bringing one rocket to light, an explosion suddenly occurred on the rocket launcher base. As a result, more than 30 villagers who attended the event were injured. Rescuers had to hurry and rush the injured people to the hospital. Most of them had facial injuries. Head injuries along the arms and legs Some people have broken arms and legs. due to being affected by the force of the explosion Some people are in serious condition. Had to be transferred to Roi Et Hospital, broken leg, broken ribs, in a coma. Villagers who witnessed the incident said that the moment the rocket was brought up to light on the rocket base, the rocket suddenly made an ex plosion sound, breaking in half, with the head of the rocket flipping over and falling down and hitting the villagers who were sitting and watching. Many people were injured. Source: Thai News Agency