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Electric Train Wheel Falls onto Taxi: Minister of Transport Rushes to Scene

“The electric train again,” the latest yellow line This time the wheel came off and fell onto the taxi below. On Thepharak Road on the outbound side Before reaching Sri Thepha Station Samut Prakan Province Fortunately, only the car broke down – no injuries or deaths. Recently, the “Minister of Transport” rushed to inspect the scene of the accident.

At 6:30 p.m. on January 2, 2024, Police Lieutenant Thitiwat Kerdkaew, Deputy Inspector (Investigation), Samrong Nuea Police Station. Received a report of a yellow line train wheel falling onto a taxi, causing damage. The incident occurred near Sri Thepha Station, Theparak Road, heading towards Sri Thepha Intersection, Theparak Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Prakan District. After being notified, we went to investigate.

At the scene of the accident, about 100 meters before Srithepha station, a green-yellow taxi was found. Toyota Altis brand Registration number 1 Kho 7631 Bangkok Parked in the middle of the road Inspecting the front hood area, it was found to be damaged. As for the edge of the sidewalk, about 20 meters from the taxi, one wheel of the electric train was found fallen, so officials brought a trash can and set it up to block it. to prevent danger and closed one lane of traffic to clear the scene. As for the train that had a wheel come off has already run back to the originating station Initially, there were no injuries or deaths.

Upon questioning, Mr. Wirat Khumsap, 73 years old, a taxi driver, said that he was driving to drop off passengers in the Theparak area. When we arrived at the scene, a large object fell from the electric train. It fell hard on the hood of his car. At that time, in shock, he hurriedly parked the car on the side of the road. and inspected until it was discovered that the thing had fallen They are the wheels of an electric train that is running on tracks. So hurry and call the authorities.

Later at 8:00 p.m., Mr. Suriya Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Transport, along with Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, and executives of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) went to the area to inspect the scene. Along with talking with the victims, Mr. Suriya also gave money to Mr. Wirat in the amount of 5 thousand baht for initial treatment and consolation from the accident that occurred.

Mr. Suriya said it was assumed that the incident was caused by a broken ball bearing. The part that went to the area was concern and safety of the people. Tomorrow (January 3) they called the vehicle system operator to provide information. What was the cause of the accident? and had discussions with the governor MRTA says that in the case of an incident like this There are some penalties against the bus concessionaires. But the penalty is that the bus can only be stopped. But there is no adjustment in the contract. However, confidence must be given to the people. Must call the operator to clarify. To find ways to prevent this from happening again.

2024-01-02 13:09:00
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