Dramatic Moment as Electric Meter Explodes During Thunderstorm

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In a shocking moment caught on video, a man narrowly avoided a life-threatening situation when an electric meter suddenly exploded.

 

The shocking footage, now circulating online, shows a man standing near the meter just as it erupts in a fiery explosion. There has been speculation about the cause, with some suggesting a lightning strike while others suspect an issue with the meter itself, reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

News reporters quickly arrived at the scene, near the Muang Sattahip Rescue Foundation in Thailand's Chonburi province. They found a red-and-white barrier cordoning off the area,  there were signs of damage from the explosion and subsequent fire.

 

Mr. Phitaya Wibunyapon, a 29-year-old volunteer with the Muang Sattahip Rescue Foundation, described the incident.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

He explained that on October 12th, 2023, at 16:23, while taking shelter from heavy rain, a lightning strike hit the power pole, leading to the electric meter explosion.

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He confirmed it was a lightning strike, not an electrical fault. Following the incident, the Royal Thai Navy's Electrical Welfare Division promptly repaired the damage, restoring normal electricity supply. Services have returned to normal.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[Stargeezr]

Wow!

[hotchilli]

Shocking..

[jacko45k]

Move over, not a big deal, happens all the time. Mine may not have exploded but it did put on a firework display for a few minutes. I had some work done at the house and the contractor had tapped in there a few times for a supply of power. Happened after he left but a bit of a coincidence.