Drunk driving truck Crashed into a gas station dispenser and burst into flames.

Lopburi, Cement powder truck drives drunk. Crashed into a gas station dispenser Along Phahonyothin Road, Tha Sala Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, fire was engulfed. The driver confessed that he had been drinking and fell asleep.

At 1:30 a.m. on December 16, 2023, Muang Lopburi Police Station Received a report of a fire at a gas station on Phahon Yothin Road. Kilometer marker 51, Thasala Subdistrict, Mueang District, due to a truck crashing into a fuel dispenser and causing it to collapse. Therefore, we coordinated fire trucks from nearby areas. and nearby provinces, 12 vehicles came to control the fire. and coordinate with electricity officials to cut off the electricity. Ready to close both traffic routes for safety.

At the scene an 18-wheel cement powder truck was found, the brand unknown. Crashed into a power supply head and burst into flames. Officials had to work carefully. Rescuers rushed to help the gas station staff. Convenience store staff and the people who were still stuck inside the pump were removed to safety. As for the truck driver It was learned that he had escaped from the car. Known as Mr. Manoch, 44 years old, from Kamphaeng Phet, he was still in a dazed state, similar to a drunk person. He said he didn't know what had happened because he had been driving to deliver cement powder all day and all night from Lampang. Sent to Bangkok. Most recently, cement was taken from Saraburi Province to be sent to Tak Province. Before the incident, he admitted to drinking alcohol. and fell asleep The car lost control and crashed into an electric pole in front of a gas station. before crashing into the pump nozzle, destroying the entire area. Unbelievably escaping death.

Mr. Anusorn, 34 years old, lineman, said the cement truck was driving very fast. Driving behind, he pushed himself until he almost crashed. Still shocked Likewise, Mr. Watsamekha, 22 years old, who came to buy things at a convenience store at a gas station, said he was leaving the store. A cement truck came running fast and crashed into an electric pole with a loud noise. and crashed into a fuel hydrant and caught fire. Tried to use a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire but couldn't fight. And there was the sound of explosions coming from time to time. before fleeing together Luckily, there was no pump attendant at the pump head that was hit during the incident. and the person refueling is at that point.

Mr. Pratchaya Pepatang, Deputy Governor of Lopburi Province, was the incident commander. Until approximately 2:30 a.m., officials were able to control the fire in a limited area. Initially, no one was injured. or died Bring Mr. Manoch Went to measure the alcohol content in the blood and found it to be 171 milligrams per cent. The damages are under investigation. Initially, the damages for the electric utility were more than 300,000 baht. Therefore, the charge of drunkenness was reported. While driving, causing damage to other people's property The investigating officer asked the court for authority to detain him and imprison him in prison this morning.

Source: Thai News Agency