Phrae Suffers Damage As Torrential Rain Kills One

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Phrae suffers damage as torrential rain kills one

PHRAE: -- Heavy storms hit this northern province, claiming an aging man's life even as the meteorological department warned of widespread thunderstorms countrywide.

Torrential rain, a hailstorm, and gusty wind damaged the provincial seat and Sung Men district in this northern province.

A heavy downpour and strong winds caused a bicycle accident. The bicycle collided with an iron barrier by the roadside. The rider, Samien Phathong, 68 died at the scene of the accident.

A one million baht decorative arbor built in an honour of Her Majesty the Queen's 72nd anniversary at Sungmengchanupratam School collapsed at a carpark but none were injured.

Meanwhile, several billboards fell down in various parts of the town and many shops were damaged by the storms.

--TNA 2006-04-23