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Four workers lost consciousness while repairing a damaged pipe in a wastewater treatment tank at a factory in Samut Prakan’s Bang Pu Mai area. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and provided resuscitation efforts, transporting the workers to the hospital.

 

The incident occurred at a factory within a leather-tanning industrial estate located near kilometre marker 34 on Sukhumvit Road. Rescue teams found four male workers of Myanmar nationality unconscious inside the tank. They were quickly retrieved, given first aid, and transported to a nearby hospital.

 

According to reports, two workers have since been stabilised, while the other two remain in critical condition in ICU.

 

Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichit Boonchinwutthikul, Commander of the Samut Prakan Provincial Police, revealed that the workers had descended into the tank to carry out urgent pipe repairs after wastewater began leaking heavily. A colleague remained at the surface to assist.

 

Preliminary investigations suggest that the pipe within the treatment system was damaged and leaking, leading to either a build up of toxic gases or displacement of air below breathable levels in the tank. Forensic teams are expected to conduct a thorough inspection to determine the exact cause of the incident.

 

-- 2024-12-26

 

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Forensic teams are expected to conduct a thorough inspection to determine the exact cause of the incident.

I hope they also conduct a test of the water following treatment to ensure the system is working correctly.