Banteay Meanchey (FN), Dec. 29 – According to the report from the rescue team on Thursday evening (Dec 29), as of 5:00 p.m, at least 20 people were killed and nearly 100 people were lightly and heavily injured in the casino blaze in Banteay Meanchey’s Poipet city.

"The rescue operation is still ongoing” the report continues.

"The victims were Cambodians and mostly Thais. Some victims died on spot, while others were found dead on the sidewalk stairs as they were in attempt to escape, yet could not make it due to the blaze and heavy smoke," the report added.

Some of the survivors were sent to hospitals in Thailand and others were sent to hospitals near the scene.

The casino building holds approximately 400 male and female employees, but the damage has not yet been assessed. The fire broke out at 11:30 pm on 28 December 2022, when the cause was initially reported to be an electrical fault at the ground floor.
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