A powerful explosion at the KML Technology factory in Nonthaburi Monday morning killed one female worker and injured more than 20, three of them seriously.
The explosion flattened the rooftop of the factory building to the ground.
The incident was reported at about 9 am today at KML Technology, manufacturer and exporter of lightning and grounding protection system, located in Tambon Ban Klang of Bang Yai district of Nonthaburi province.
It was not immediately known the cause of explosion but factory workers said the explosion was sighted at a huge electrical transformer inside the factory.
Two explosions were heard before the rooftop collapsed to the ground while workers were working, they said.
All the 23 injured workers were immediately rushed to Kasemraj hospital, three are in serious condition.
One female workers was found under the debris of the collapsed rooftop.
The factory was immediately sealed for safety reason.
Electrical plant explosion kills a female worker, injures over 20 - Thai PBS English News