At least 13 people died and 42 were injured when a National Election Committee vehicle

returning from investigating voter registration problems in Banteay Meanchey province

crashed into a market.

The vehicle hit a gasoline stand at Phum Prasat market in Kampong Thom province on

August 26, sparking an explosion. An NEC member said that a medical team had been

sent to the province. At least 20 people were in hospital with severe burns.