Tyre Explosion Severely Injures Shop Owner in Prachinburi

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

A tyre shop owner was severely injured after a truck tyre exploded while he was working on it in Sri Maha Phot District, Prachinburi. The incident occurred around 13:00 on December 8, at a tyre shop located at 726, Moo 7, Sri Maha Phot Subdistrict.

 

Rescue workers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation responded to the scene and found the injured man, identified as Mr. Paiboon, 62, with a severe head wound and heavy bleeding. He was unconscious upon their arrival but later regained consciousness. Mr. Paiboon repeatedly attempted to remove the bandages applied by rescuers, complaining of pain. He was immediately stabilised and rushed to Chularat 304 Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

 

CCTV footage revealed that the accident occurred while Mr. Paiboon was inflating the tyre of a 10-wheel truck. After completing the inflation, he struck the wheel rim lock with a hammer, which triggered a sudden explosion. The force of the blast caused Mr. Paiboon to be thrown back and injured. Parts of tyre rim was reportedly propelled onto the shop’s roof by the explosion.

 

According to Mr. Wutthichai, 39, the truck’s driver, he had brought his cement truck to the shop for a tyre repair. After the repair was completed, the shop owner began inflating the tyre. Moments later, while striking the rim lock with a hammer, the tyre exploded, injuring Mr. Paiboon and sending debris flying.

 

Authorities are investigating the incident to ensure proper safety protocols were followed during the repair process.

 

-- 2024-12-09

 

 

[edwinchester]

That is why sensible people inflate truck tyres that are in a protective cage.

[Will B Good]

There was a tragic incident in Scotland where a bride was killed by a tyre explosion. The incident occurred when the couple, going off on their honeymoon, noticed a bulge in the tyre.

 

The groom changed the tyre, but put the luggage back in the boot before putting the damaged tyre in first. So the bride sat with it on her knee......boom.

[Grumpy one]

2 hours ago, edwinchester said:

That is why sensible people inflate truck tyres that are in a protective cage.

He was one of many here that failed the test

[hotchilli]

I remember as an apprentice aircraft engineer being volunteered by my mentors to go out to an aircraft on the runway which had failed to select the anti-skid system.. Three of the four main tyres had burst with the fourth showing a very large bulge.... having to jack-up the aircraft on the runway to change them was an experience.. as was having to get near enough to the remaining tyre to let out some pressure before removing it.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Authorities are investigating the incident to ensure proper safety protocols were followed during the repair process.

 

Should have the answer by tomorrow then.

[Bangkok Black]

I have a truck maintenance background.

I have seen many truck tyre fitters at work and have never seen a tyre tested in a cage after being fitted to a wheel.

 

I recon the tyre wasn't seated well enough in this case.