Ammonia Leak at Ice Factory Triggers Chaos in Udon Thani; Six Workers Rescued

[Georgealbert]

 

 

The incident occurred on October 26, at approximately 14:30, when a passenger minibus with the registration number from Bangkok, lost control and veered off the road, colliding with a tree along Highway 1 near Km. 483+550, between Nakhon Chum and Wang Chao, in Village 3, Ban Khlong Mueang, Kosamphi Sub-district, Kosamphi Nakhon District, Kamphaeng Phet Province.

 

The accident took place on a straight, two lane asphalt road, which is in good condition with no potholes, and the road was dry, with no rain. The impact resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and left three others injured. Rescuers had to cut many of the casualties from the wreckage, with the dead driver being the most severely trapped victim.

 

The four victims that died were;

 

• Ms. Punyawi Sawanayapanich, 39, died at the scene.

• Ms. Benjaporn Saengthongsakaw, 36, passed away at the hospital.

• Ms. Patcharaporn Bamrungpanich, 33, passed away at the hospital.

• Mr. Sarusit Limsoontorn, 47, the driver, passed away at the hospital.

 

Three female passengers were admitted to Kamphaeng Phet Hospital for treatment and were in a serious condition.

 

Police noted that the minibus held compulsory insurance with Viriyah Insurance Public Company Limited, effective from November 27, 2023, to November 27, 2024, as well as voluntary insurance with Sahamongkol Insurance Public Company Limited, effective from February 12, 2024, to February 12, 2025, so it is hoped that medical and funeral costs may be paid through the insurance.

 

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-10-27