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Apr 2, 2014
70 years old bomb discovered and still deadly
An aerial type, 500 lb WWII bomb exploded at a recycle-materials storage in the suburb of Bangkok as unawared workers try to cut it open, killing 7 people and destroyed the workshop and damaged 10 nearby houses.
Another similar one was recently discovered at Bangsue, at the location of a red-line subway construction, but was safely removed by EOD unit.
Ref: Asian Correspondent, Manager
Police found body parts of a girl, around 3 years old, so there are 8 deaths, many of which are alien workers.
Workers found the bomb from the soil reportedly dug from Bangsue area and filled in a nearby area.
So far, 3 old bombs have been found.
Pictures of damages are in the Thai news. Ref: Manager
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