Dozens of people have been killed in bombings in northeastern Myanmar Story

At least 46 people have been killed and 70 injured as a result of the bomb blast in the militant-held area.

Dozens of people have been killed in a bomb attack in northeastern Myanmar near the border with China, local media and a militant group said.

The number of people who died in Sunday’s explosion in Kaung Tat village is not known.

But local news site The Irrawaddy report that at least 46 people, including six children, died and more than 70 others were injured in the explosion of the bomb shelter.

Several buildings were damaged in the blast, which occurred around 12:30pm local time (05:50 GMT), the report said. It added that rescue operations are underway.

Alone, a savior he said The Shwe Phee Myay news agency reported that 55 people died.

Footage shared on social media showed plumes of smoke rising into the air, followed by a second explosion. Other pictures also showed several houses destroyed after the incident.

The explosion occurred in an area controlled by the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), one of the most powerful rebel groups in Myanmar, which has been fighting for independence from the country’s central government for years.

The group confirmed the explosion of a words on Facebook, saying that the explosives stored were used in mining operations. The area is known for its ruby ​​mines.

The TNLA said the incident resulted in “many casualties” among the local population, without giving an exact number.

It added that an investigation into the cause of the blast is underway and that those responsible will be held accountable.