Construction Worker Struck by Lightning While Seeking Shelter from Heavy Rain: Pathum Thani

[Georgealbert]

 

 

The incident occurred on October 9 in Pathum Thani when a construction worker was struck and killed by lightning while attempting to take shelter from a sudden downpour. The incident took place in Village 3, in the Sam Phrik Thai Subdistrict, Muang District.

 

Mr. Ekkalak Suwangthuen, the head of the local administrative organisation, along with officers from the Sam Phrik Thai Police Station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

 

 

Witnesses reported that the construction worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was gathering his belongings and seeking refuge under cover as heavy rain began to fall in the area. Unfortunately, as he took shelter, a lightning strike hit the vicinity, resulting in his untimely death.

 

Local authorities and emergency responders assessed the scene and gathered details about the incident to provide further insights into the event and as investigations continue, officials urge residents to stay vigilant and seek shelter during inclement weather to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-10-10

 

 

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

 

The incident occurred on October 9 in Pathum Thani when a construction worker was struck and killed by lightning while attempting to take shelter from a sudden downpour. The incident took place in Village 3, in the Sam Phrik Thai Subdistrict, Muang District.

 

Mr. Ekkalak Suwangthuen, the head of the local administrative organisation, along with officers from the Sam Phrik Thai Police Station and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

 

 

 

Witnesses reported that the construction worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was gathering his belongings and seeking refuge under cover as heavy rain began to fall in the area. Unfortunately, as he took shelter, a lightning strike hit the vicinity, resulting in his untimely death.

 

Local authorities and emergency responders assessed the scene and gathered details about the incident to provide further insights into the event and as investigations continue, officials urge residents to stay vigilant and seek shelter during inclement weather to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-10-10

 

 

Seeking shelter in a car would have been appropriate 

[Tropicalevo]

43 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Seeking shelter in a car would have been appropriate 

? Weird thing to say.

Not many (if any) construction workers own a car.

[MikeandDow]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

? Weird thing to say.

Not many (if any) construction workers own a car.

And how do you know he did not have a car??   I know lots of Thai construction worker who own a car,   Assumptions !!!

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, MikeandDow said:

And how do you know he did not have a car??   I know lots of Thai construction worker who own a car,   Assumptions !!!

Well if he did he didn't make it time, so whether he had one or not is a mute argument.

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The incident occurred on October 9 in Pathum Thani when a construction worker was struck and killed by lightning while attempting to take shelter from a sudden downpour. The incident took place in Village 3, in the Sam Phrik Thai Subdistrict, Muang District.

Sad.

[MikeandDow]

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Well if he did he didn't make it time, so whether he had one or not is a mute argument.

Local authorities and emergency responders assessed the scene and gathered details about the incident to provide further insights into the event and as investigations continue,

the assumption is the poster does not know the FACTS Not many (if any) construction workers own a car this is an Assumption 

Meaning of assumption in English something that you accept as true, although you have no proof:

[Captain Flack]

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[hotchilli]

Unlucky fella... 

[billd766]

5 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Seeking shelter in a car would have been appropriate 

Of course, you are assuming that he was rich enough to actually own a car.

[Snackbar]

Untimely AI bleeting, poor fella

[mfd101]

Being close to a tall iron tower (as in the photo) probably not helpful ...

[black tabby12345]

the construction worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was gathering his belongings and seeking refuge under cover as heavy rain began to fall in the area. Unfortunately, as he took shelter, a lightning strike hit the vicinity, resulting in his untimely death.

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Might be an undocumented migrant worker  from the neighboring country.

Another sudden, tragic death of young life.

Heartfelt condolences to the poor soul.

Also sorry for his/her remaining family member back home.

As well as their (financial) hardship to come(by the loss of earner).

They might not be even able to know about the death of own son or father...