Kratie (FN), May 5 - The number of victims harmed by the allegedly polluted water on Friday evening in Kratie province have increased to 28 on top of the five deceased, three male and two female.

Kratie provincial governor Va Thorn and provincial health official visited Chet Borey District, where the incident occurred.

The governor explained that the rain washed pesticide into the stream, making the water polluted for drinking.

Currently, the victims are being treated at a local hospital, while some serious injured victims were sent to hospital in Phnom Penh.
=FRESH NEWS