Picture from responders.

 

A fire engulfed a six-wheeled truck carrying over 5,000 chickens on the Phahonyothin Road in Nong Khae district, Saraburi province, late night on 5 March. The blaze, which broke out near kilometre marker 93 in the inbound lane towards Bangkok, resulted in the deaths of all the chickens on board.

 

Police Lieutenant Suthat Sonngao, an investigating officer at Nong Khae Police Station (Hinkong sub-branch), received the emergency report and immediately coordinated with the Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescue unit and firefighters from the Hinkong Municipality.

 

Upon arrival, emergency responders found the truck, registration from Suphan Buri, completely engulfed in flames. The fire had spread rapidly, consuming the entire vehicle and its live cargo. Firefighters battled the blaze for over 30 minutes before finally bringing it under control. Sadly, none of the chickens survived.

 

The driver, Mr Chaiyachart Srisuk, recounted the moment to authorities. He said he had departed from Phatthana Nikhom district in Lopburi province, heading to deliver the chickens to Kanchanaburi. As he approached the scene of the incident, he noticed flames erupting near the truck’s rear wheels.

 

“I immediately veered into the frontage road and called out to locals for help,” Mr Chaiyachart said. “I tried to find a hose to extinguish the flames, but the fire spread so quickly and violently that it was impossible to stop. I could only watch as the truck and all the chickens were consumed.”

 

The fire caused significant damage to the vehicle and led to the loss of thousands of livestock. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, though initial signs suggest it may have originated from a mechanical issue in the brakes/wheel area.

 

-- 2025-04-07

 

 

I bet that smelled great