Truck on fire on tarmac at Krabi International Airport

Phuket Gazette 

 

The flames were brought under control by rescue workers and firefighters. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

KRABI: -- Krabi International Airport came under fire after the engine of a pick-up burst into flames on the tarmac yesterday afternoon as bystanders looked on in panic.

The pick-up was being used by airport employees for pre-flight ckecks. 

The flames were soon brought under control by rescue workers and firefighters.

“We later discovered that the engine of the pick-up was damaged. However, nobody was injured and the fire did not spread anywhere else. Additionally, all flights were able to arrive and depart as per schedule,” said Krabi International Airport Director Attaporn Nuangudom.

 

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So no pre-drive checks on the pre-flight check vehicle.

Looked on in panic