Nine people, including children, injured in landmine explosion near Panetngwe village, Tanintharyi Region

A pilgrimage vehicle struck a landmine near Panatnge Village in Tanintharyi Township, Tanintharyi Region, on February 18, injuring nine people, including children, according to reports.

The incident occurred as U Myo, the driver from Nyaungpinkwin Village, was transporting passengers in a light truck toward Myeik Town. Upon reaching the vicinity of Panatnge Village, the vehicle triggered a landmine, resulting in injuries to one man and eight women, including several children.