Bangkok, Aug. 19-MEA clarifies the cause of drunk driving on a motorcycle. fell into a pond Ratchada-Lat Phrao Intersection of the MEA confirms the installation of warning signs with light signals. Including safety officers to control safety at the scene of the accident.
From the accident case of a motorcyclist Drunk, falling into an underground electrical conduit manhole. Ratchada-Ladprao intersection area Injured On August 19, 2023, at about 00.30, the MEA or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority As the employer of the said construction project My condolences to the accident that happened. The scene of the incident was during the construction of an underground manhole for a project along the Yellow Line. (Lat Phrao Road) where the MEA has installed warning signs with light signals. Including safety officers to control safety at the scene of the accident. But because the driver was drunk, he drove through the barrier at the construction site, stumbled, fell into a manhole, and was injured. Officers have coordinated with the police. Rescue and Ruamkatanyu Foundation to help up and taken to the hospital
In this regard, the MEA has performed according to the standards of the construction handbook for public utilities. according to the resolution of the Public Utilities Coordinating Committee in Bangkok Directorate level (NorPorPor.Or.) prepared by the Department of Public Works, Bangkok. Including the requirements of other land ownership agencies that the MEA has strictly constructed. in order to ensure safety for life and public property The MEA’s underground power cable projects will be constructed during the night to avoid traffic impacts. Therefore, road users Please be careful when driving in areas near construction areas. Always observe the warning signs and avoid speeding. or reckless driving Especially driving while drunk. which in addition to causing harm There is also a legal offense.
for the people If it is found that the construction of the MEA has been carried out in a manner that may cause unsafe or see electrical wires or electrical equipment damaged in an unsafe condition Incidents can be reported at the MEA Smart Life Application, an application on MEA’s iOS and Android smartphones. Free download, click https://onelink.to/measmartlife. Or via MEA’s official social media channels 24 hours a day, including Facebook: Metropolitan Electricity Authority MEA, Line: MEA Connect (@MEAthailand), Twitter: @mea_news.-Thai News Agency.
Source: Thai News Agency