Two mines exploded on a road section on Mandalay-Bhamo Road in Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Region, on October 16, sources said.

On the evening of October 16, security forces went to check on reports that an explosion had occurred on the Mandalay- Bhamo road between Pauktapin Village and Shwekyunpin Village in Thabeikkyin Township.

Upon inspection, 22-wheeler carrying groceries driven by U Naung Naung from Mandalay, from Mandalay to Myitkyina, and truck helper Ko Htet Wai Aung from Tanga Village in Madaya Township, was hit by two mines and he was injured on his head, ear and back and died on the spot.

It is reported that the security forces are identifying the perpetrators of the above incident to take action.