Fire engulfs a tanker truck carrying 40,000 liters of aviation fuel

[webfact]

A major incident took place on June 26, 2023, involving a tanker truck transporting 40,000 liters of aviation fuel.

 

The truck had left a refinery in Bangna and was en route to U-Tapao Airport when a fire erupted at the left rear wheel along Bangna-Trat Expressway, approximately at kilometer 10, heading towards Chonburi.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

With quick reflexes, the driver  grabbed a fire extinguisher from the vehicle and bravely attempted to put out the flames, reported Siam Rath. 

Firefighters from the Bangplee Yai, Bangkaew, Rachateva, and volunteer rescue teams rushed to the scene with water tanks to control the fire and reduce the heat, ensuring everyone's safety.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The volunteer rescue team expressed immense gratitude that the driver had quick reflexes and promptly alerted the authorities.

 

They emphasized the importance of such actions, as just imagine the consequences if the 40,000 liters of aviation fuel had ignited otherwise.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[edwinchester]

That is least damaged engulfed by fire aviation fuel carrying tanker I have ever seen.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, edwinchester said:

That is least damaged engulfed by fire aviation fuel carrying tanker I have ever seen.

Thank the lord.

[lesmac]

A severely worn out tire caught fire after it exploded

[dingdongrb]

Luckily the fire extinguisher didn't explode.

[JeffersLos]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

just imagine the consequences if the 40,000 liters of aviation fuel had ignited otherwise.

There's no need to imagine.

 

https://www.thebigchilli.com/feature-stories/horror-lives-on-after-deadliest-traffic-accident-in-thai-history

 

88 humans incinerated, more than 50 shophouses burning for 24 hours+, Khun Sutat had been trying to beat a red light. 

 

He didn't.