At least 339 killed after stampede at Cambodia festival
November 23rd, 2010 - 3:01 am ICT by BNO NewsPHNOM PENH (BNO NEWS) — At least 339 people were killed on Monday when panic broke out during Water Festival celebrations in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, officials said on early Tuesday morning.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on national television that at least 339 people had been killed in the stampede, which happened on a bridge leading to a small island in the Tonle Sap river. The panic broke out after several people fell unconscious in the crowd.
“With this terrible event, I would like to share my condolences with my compatriots and family members of the victims,” Sen said, adding that a committee would be formed to investigate the incident.
A hospital official said hundreds of people had sustained serious injuries in the stampede, but was unable to give exact figures. Sen said at least 329 people had been injured.
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