Man dies after E-Tak tire explosion in Prachin Buri

Khaosod•Society•1h ago

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A 41-year-old man died instantly in Prachin Buri after a modified walking tractor tire exploded while he was inflating it.

•A 41-year-old man died instantly at a cassava yard in Na Di District, Prachin Buri.
•The death was caused by a tire explosion of a modified walking tractor (E-Tak) which sent the wheel rim into the victim's face and chin.
•The incident occurred on November 12, 2026.
•Police discovered 30 methamphetamine tablets in the deceased's pocket.

•On November 12, 2026, a 41-year-old man brought firewood to sell at the Khao Duang Mai cassava yard.
•While the 41-year-old man was inflating the tire of his modified walking tractor (E-Tak), the tire exploded.
•The explosion caused the wheel rim to strike the 41-year-old man's face and chin, resulting in instant death.
•Police Captain Yutthaphum Damrongtham and medical staff from Na Di Hospital inspected the scene and the body.
•Village Headman Somchai Kaewduangjai stated the 41-year-old man was a resident undergoing drug rehabilitation and lived alone.
•Police searched the body of the 41-year-old man and found one mobile phone and 30 methamphetamine tablets in the right pants pocket.
•The relatives of the 41-year-old man did not contest the cause of death.
•Police seized the methamphetamine tablets as evidence to proceed with legal action.

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Yutthaphum Damrongtham(ยุทธภูมิ ดำรงธรรม)

Deputy Inspector (Inquiry) of Na Di Police Station who responded to the accident scene.

Somchai Kaewduangjai(สมชาย แก้วดวงใจ)

The village headman who provided information about the deceased's background.

Na Di Police Station(สภ.นาดี)

The police station responsible for the jurisdiction where the accident occurred.

Na Di Hospital(โรงพยาบาลนาดี)

The medical facility that provided the doctor for the autopsy.

Khao Duang Mai Cassava Yard(ลานมันคาวดวงใหม่)

The location where the accident occurred and where the deceased had brought firewood to sell.

Saphan Hin Subdistrict(ตำบลสะพานหิน)

The subdistrict where the accident and the deceased's residence are located.

Na Di District(อำเภอนาดี)ℹ️

The district in Prachin Buri province where the incident took place.

Prachin Buri Province(จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the incident occurred.

Ban Nong Nae(บ้านหนองแหน)

The village where the deceased resided.