Accident Two Workers Injured by Falling Crane Cage in Late-Night Incident in Bangkok

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Pictured courtesy of Siam News

 

Two workers have been seriously injured after falling with a crane cage while attempting to dismantle a roadside structure in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district.

 

At approximately 01.30 on 27 April, police from Huai Khwang station were alerted to the incident on Pracharat Bamphen Road, near Huai Khwang Junction. Officers, along with rescue teams from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and emergency responders from Narenthorn (Rajavithi Hospital), were dispatched to the scene.

 

 

On arrival, emergency crews found that one lane of traffic had been closed to allow construction work to take place. Two crane trucks were parked by the roadside, their booms raised. Nearby, two injured workers were discovered lying on the ground in visible pain, suffering from multiple injuries to their bodies and faces.

 

First aid was administered at the scene before the men were rushed to hospital for further treatment.

 

The injured were later identified as:

 

• Mr Pongpetch 43, from Udon Thani province, who sustained injuries to his face and legs. He was transported to Ramathibodi Hospital by Poh Teck Tung Foundation paramedics.

 

• Mr Thanaphon 30, from Ubon Ratchathani province, who suffered severe chest injuries consistent with being struck by a heavy object, along with other bodily wounds. He was taken to Rajavithi Hospital by Narenthorn paramedics.

 

Preliminary investigations suggest that the two men had been working from the crane cage to secure ropes around a steel traffic sign frame, which was to be dismantled using gas cutting equipment. For reasons still under investigation, the cage detached from the crane arm, causing the men and cage to plummet approximately four to five metres onto the road surface.

 

Witnesses at the scene said the workers had been hired to dismantle the traffic sign structure and were in the process of securing it when the incident occurred.

 

Police have stated that they will summon the worksite supervisor for further questioning as part of efforts to determine the cause of the incident.

 

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-04-28.

 

 

 

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

For reasons still under investigation, the cage detached from the crane arm, causing the men and cage to plummet approximately four to five metres onto the road surface.

 

Looks like a 'homemade' man-basket that was being used on a piece of equipment that probably was not suitable nor certified for lifting persons (i.e. a mobile crane). 

 

Then factor in lack of thorough examinations, maintenance, correct use/fitting and pre-use inspections, and you'll be getting somewhere.