Motorway Screw Spill: Pickup Truck Driver Identified, Nearly 100 Vehicles Damaged

Reports of a chaotic incident on the M7 motorway, kilometer 39, where numerous vehicles experienced flat tires due to debris on the road.

Footage shows multiple vehicles stopped on the roadside, with drivers attending to flat tires. Traffic is heavily congested.

Viewers share their experiences and observations of screws scattered across the motorway, with some vehicles sustaining multiple tire punctures.

Highway Police report the incident involving screw bolts at kilometer 39.600 on the M7 motorway, heading towards Pattaya. Rescue teams were dispatched to clear the debris.

Authorities initially reported 15 vehicles affected and advised drivers to seek tire repair and file police reports.

CCTV footage reveals a pickup truck with unsecured cargo as the source of the fallen screws and bolts. The incident occurred at approximately 12:38 PM.

The motorway was cleared and reopened to traffic by 1:40 PM, after nearly an hour of disruption.

A police official emphasizes the need for strict legal action against the truck owner responsible for the debris.

Further CCTV footage shows another driver attempting to alert the pickup truck about its flapping tarp, but the debris fell unnoticed by the driver.

Through CCTV analysis, the driver, Mr. Chiriporn, was identified and located by the police.

Mr. Chiriporn admitted to driving the pickup truck carrying construction materials, including screw heads, and confirmed the cargo fell from his vehicle.

The driver was charged for operating a vehicle with unsecured cargo that fell onto the road, posing a danger to others.

Two tire repair shops reported servicing 43 vehicles affected by the screws. Authorities are compiling data to confirm the total number of victims.

The public is advised to report incidents and provide evidence for damage claims. Insurance companies are expected to be involved in compensation.

A review of the CCTV footage shows the entire box of screws falling from the truck, with other drivers attempting to signal the issue.