YASOTHON — 24 May 2026, Several people were reported seriously injured after a traditional rocket exploded at a festival launch ground in Yasothon province, emergency responders said.
The incident occurred at the Ban Don Klang rocket field in Kho Nuea subdistrict, Muang district, Yasothon, on 24 May.
Rescue workers from Huk 31 emergency services transported the injured to Yasothon Hospital. Initial reports said three pickup trucks were destroyed by fire at the scene.
According to emergency dispatch records, the provincial 1669 emergency command centre alerted Huk 31 volunteers at about 13:33 on 24 May to respond to reports of a rocket explosion at the launch base.
One confirmed casualty was a 45-year-old man who suffered severe burn injuries to his lower body and both legs. He was conscious but showed signs of shock, including cold sweats, rescuers said.
Emergency volunteers carried out vital-sign checks, administered first aid and transferred the patient to an advanced life support ambulance before he was taken to Yasothon Hospital.
Authorities had not yet confirmed the total number of injured or the cause of the explosion. An investigation is under way.
