Truck Topples 70 Poles, Millions in Electric System Damage

Thairath•Society•268d ago

Reader Briefing

An overturned truck caused a significant electrical system failure, toppling over 70 utility poles and causing millions in damages. Emergency repairs are underway to restore power.

•A truck accident on January 30, 2026, caused over 70 utility poles to fall, damaging electrical systems.
•Emergency repair work is in progress, with power temporarily restored to some areas.
•The incident occurred near the entrance of Bangpu Industrial Estate, impacting transportation and infrastructure.

Overview

•On January 30, 2026, at approximately 01:00 AM, a truck's communication cable entanglement resulted in over 70 utility poles toppling.
•The truck's communication cable entanglement directly caused the toppling of utility poles.
•Citizens and students are experiencing disruptions, with damaged bus stops making waiting areas unusable.
•Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) engineers are conducting emergency repairs, mobilizing staff from neighboring and central districts.
•The damaged section spans nearly 2 kilometers, involving 70 utility poles and extensive medium and low-voltage power lines.
•Temporary power supply has been restored to some areas as of the morning of January 30, 2026.
•Temporary adjustments to pole alignment are being made to expedite power restoration, with permanent repairs to follow.
•Damage extends to streetlights, CCTV poles, and bus stop shelters, with further assessments by Bangpu Municipality and related agencies planned.

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Key Quotes

Pasuthorn Ratanakham (Electrical Engineer, MEA)

"Repairing the electrical system requires the Metropolitan Electricity Authority's emergency plan, mobilizing staff from neighboring and central districts for support."

การซ่อมแซมระบบไฟฟ้าจำเป็นต้องใช้แผนฉุกเฉินของการไฟฟ้านครหลวง ระดมกำลังเจ้าหน้าที่จากเขตข้างเคียงและส่วนกลางเข้ามาสนับสนุน

Key Entities

Place

Utility Poles(เสาไฟฟ้า)

Over 70 utility poles that were toppled due to the truck incident.

Bangpu Industrial Estate(นิคมอุตสาหกรรมบางปู)

The location near the entrance of which the truck accident occurred.

Muang Samut Bangpu Hospital(โรงพยาบาลเมืองสมุทรบางปู)

A landmark defining the beginning of the section where utility poles were toppled.

Person

Mr. Pasuthorn Ratanakham(นายพสุธร รัตนคำ)

Electrical Engineer at the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) who surveyed the damage.

Organization

Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA)(การไฟฟ้านครหลวง)ℹ️

The authority responsible for repairing the damaged electrical system.

Bangpu Subdistrict Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลบางปู)

The local municipality that will assess damages to streetlights, CCTV poles, and bus shelters.