NONTHABURI, Nov 29 (TNA) – An explosion at a cosmetic factory in Nonthaburi kills one person while three others have been severely injured.
A loud explosion and fire occurred at the cosmetic factory of the Mintech Laboratory Co, Ltd in Pak Kret area at about 2pm today. After the incident was reported, eight fire trucks arrived and managed to contain the blaze.
A male body was found inside the debris but the name has not yet identified. Three others have suffered severe burns and taken to hospital. The site has been cordoned off for safety reasons.
Somyot Tiranawatthananon, 56, the managing director of the company said he worked in the office on the second floor when he heard the sound of an explosion downstairs, where the manufacturing facilities were working.
Thirty workers fled the building.The police are investigating the cause of the fire. It is presumed that it could be a machine explosion. (TNA)
