Friday, 3 December 2010

One more Cambodian dies from stampede tragedy

via CAAI

December 02, 2010

One more man was reported on Thursday dead in the stampede tragedy on Nov. 22 at the Diamond Island bridge during the final day of the Water Festival, bringing the total number of the dead to 352.

"The man suffered serious internal injury in the stampede and died on Wednesday night," said Chuoy Meng, a doctor at the Calmette Hospital, who is in charge of treatment of the injured in the stampede.

Prime Minister Hun Sen said each victim might receive about 12, 000 U.S. dollars through donations from all sources including the 5 million riel (about 1,200 U.S. dollars) provided by the government.

The accident was caused by the panic which soon after led to the stampede.

Cambodia's Water Festival from Nov. 20 to 22 is the largest annual festival in the Southeast Asian nation, around three million Cambodians, especially those from rural areas converged to the city to enjoy the regatta.

Source: Xinhua

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