PHNOM PENH, Jan. 23 – Three people lost their lives and six others were injured on Thursday during a large gathering in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, for red packets given by a local tycoon, officials said.
The tragic incident happened around 10:00 a.m. local time when a large crowd of people gathered for red envelopes given by the influential tycoon, Sok Kong, at his mansion on Norodom Boulevard in Duan Penh district.
Phnom Penh Deputy Governor Keut Chhe confirmed the tragic incident with Xinhua, saying the injured people had been rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
Local authorities said the incident was likely caused by suffocation when a large number of people rallied in a densely packed space.
XINHUA