Student Killed By Felled Palm Tree

Kampong Chhnang: On August 8, 2019, at 11:20 am, in front of Chambak Raingsey Primary School in Kbal Damrey village, Trapaing Chan commune, Boribo district, there were two deaths when a palm tree fell.

The tree appears to have fallen directly onto the motorcycle the children were riding.

14-year-old female ‘Sammy’ died. Sen Ali, a 12-year-old male, was injured. 
Both are from Kbal Damrey village, Anlak Chambok commune, Krakor district, Pursat province.

The tree cutters, were a 25 and a 26 year old male, both from Trapeang Chan commune, Boribo district, Kampong Chhnang province.

Following the incident, the men were detained for questioning. Post News