NGV Station explosion on Route 331 kills one technician

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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An explosion at a PTT NGV service station on Route 331 in Chon Buri resulted in the death of one technician.

•An explosion occurred at a PTT NGV station on Route 331 in Bo Win, Si Racha District, Chon Buri.
•One male technician died after being trapped under building debris.
•The incident was reported at 16:00 on July 20.
•Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the explosion.

•At 16:00 on July 20, Pol. Col. Kris Thitithatsana received a report of an explosion at a PTT NGV station on Route 331, Bo Win, Si Racha, Chon Buri.
•A station employee reported smelling a gas-like leak before the explosion occurred while a technician was performing maintenance.
•The explosion caused widespread damage, with concrete slabs and building walls scattered across the area.
•One male technician died after being crushed by a wall and building structure near the third pillar.
•Rescue workers coordinated with the Provincial Electricity Authority to cut power before using heavy machinery to clear debris.
•Authorities have not yet concluded the cause of the explosion.
•Police will coordinate with forensic officers and experts to conduct a detailed inspection of the scene.

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Pol. Col. Kris Thitithatsana(พ.ต.อ.กฤศ ธิติทัศนะ)

Superintendent of Bo Win Police Station who received the explosion report.

PTT(ปตท.)

The operator of the NGV service station where the explosion occurred.

Bo Win Police Station(สภ.บ่อวิน)

The police station responsible for the area of the incident.

Bo Win Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.บ่อวิน)

The organization whose disaster prevention and mitigation officers responded to the scene.

Route 331(ถนนสาย 331)ℹ️

The road where the NGV service station is located.

Bo Win(บ่อวิน)ℹ️

The subdistrict in Si Racha District where the incident occurred.

Si Racha(ศรีราชา)ℹ️

The district in Chon Buri Province where the incident occurred.

Chon Buri(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the NGV station explosion took place.

Pak Ruam Intersection(สี่แยกปากร่วม)

The landmark near the NGV station on the inbound side of Route 331.