Power bank explosion on MRT Itsaraphap; BEM reports normal service

Matichon•Economy•5d ago

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BEM reports that a passenger's power bank caught fire on a train at MRT Itsaraphap station but service remains normal.

•A passenger's power bank caught fire inside a train at MRT Itsaraphap station on August 4.
•BEM officials controlled the situation and evacuated passengers immediately.
•Initial inspections found no damage to the train, and MRT services continue to operate normally.

•On August 4, a battery backup caught fire inside an MRT train at Itsaraphap Station.
•BEM officials entered to control the situation and immediately evacuated passengers from the train.
•Investigation found that a passenger's power bank overheated and caught fire inside a piece of luggage.
•BEM reported that initial inspections found no damage to the train.
•MRT services continue to operate normally.
•BEM apologized for the inconvenience and affirmed that passenger safety is the highest priority.

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BEM Bangkok Expressway and Metro

The organization that posted the clarification regarding the power bank fire incident.

MRT

The transit system where the incident occurred and which continues to provide normal service.

MRT Itsaraphap Station(MRT สถานีอิสรภาพ)

The location where the power bank caught fire inside an MRT train.