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PHUKET: A woman and her daughter have been admitted to hospital on Phuket after large retail stands collapsed inside the HomeWorks store opposite Central Festival Phuket today.
Witnesses said eight rows of stands collapsed, in a domino effect. Paint tins opened as they hit the floor, adding to the chaos.
Those who were admitted to Bangkok Hospital Phuket have been named as Patchari Boontalay, 35, and her daughter, Pichaya Seakin, 11.
The giant Central brand, which owns and operates HomeWorks, was saying little about the incident, except that it was unprecedented.
Detectives and store authorities were working to determine the cause.
Central stores were said to have been ordered to check safety arrangements in other outlets throughout Thailand.
The mother and her daughter were visiting the store with husband and father Biboon Seakin, 42, who was also injured, but not admitted to hospital.
The stands toppled about 4.30pm as shoppers crowded the store.
Police are investigating the cause of the collapse.
The store was closed while the investigation took place. Emergency vehicles initially blocked one entrance.
Witnesses said eight rows of stands collapsed, in a domino effect. Paint tins opened as they hit the floor, adding to the chaos.
Those who were admitted to Bangkok Hospital Phuket have been named as Patchari Boontalay, 35, and her daughter, Pichaya Seakin, 11.
The giant Central brand, which owns and operates HomeWorks, was saying little about the incident, except that it was unprecedented.
Detectives and store authorities were working to determine the cause.
Central stores were said to have been ordered to check safety arrangements in other outlets throughout Thailand.
The mother and her daughter were visiting the store with husband and father Biboon Seakin, 42, who was also injured, but not admitted to hospital.
The stands toppled about 4.30pm as shoppers crowded the store.
Police are investigating the cause of the collapse.
The store was closed while the investigation took place. Emergency vehicles initially blocked one entrance.
I'm sure it would have been much worse it they actually stocked most of the items they sell!
Posted by Anonymous on December 7, 2014 18:49
Editor Comment:
Come again?