The accident happened when a navy helicopter arrived to scatter flowers and treats during the National Children’s Day event on Saturday.
“Eight people were sent to hospital for treatment and six of them have been discharged,” Muang Tha Chang Subdistrict Municipality Office told the press on Saturday afternoon.
The office apologised for the accident, as did the Royal Thai Navy.
Navy officials also visited the victims and handed them compensation. The local authorities have been advised to monitor the victims’ condition closely.
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