Violent clashes in Bangkok have left at least three people dead and more than 50 injured as riot police attempted to clear out anti-government protest sites in Thailand's capital.
Erawan emergency medical services said a male civilian died from a head wound and a police officer received a fatal chest wound. It also said another man died, but did not have further details. It said 57 others were injured in the clashes.
Thai police officers assist a colleague after an explosion during clashes with anti-government protestersReutersThai policemen aim their weapons towards anti-government protesters during clashes near Government HouseReutersProtesters and other civilians take cover as shots are fired during clashes near Government HouseReutersAn injured reporter is taken to an ambulanceReutersA Thai policeman flees after an explosion during clashes with anti-government protestersReutersA protester pushes policemen during clashes near the Government House in BangkokReutersProtesters drive a forklift to lift a car after clashes with riot police officers near the Government HouseReutersAn anti-government protester waving a Thai national flag stands on a toppled police vehicleReutersAnti-government protesters react during clashes with riot police officersReuters
