Cambodia army base explosion that killed 20 was likely caused by mishandling munitions, military official says

A large explosion killed 20 soldiers at an army base in Cambodia. Improperly stored ammunition is thought to be the cause, but that has not yet been confirmed.

Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Mao Phalla said the soldiers were transferring ammunition from trucks into a storage facility when the blast occurred, killing them instantly. He said another 11 people, including soldiers and nearby villagers, were slightly injured, mostly from debris from the damaged buildings, not shrapnel.

Cambodia held a mass funeral on Sunday for those killed in the explosion.