Old fuel tank explodes during demolition in Ubon, 3 hurt
UBON RATCHATHANI — 4 August 2026, An old fuel tank exploded while it was being dismantled at a petrol station in front of Samrong Hospital in Samrong district on Tuesday afternoon, injuring three people. The explosion occurred as workers were carrying out demolition work on an old fuel tank at a petrol station in the […] The post Old fuel tank explodes during demolition in Ubon, 3 hurt appeared…
UBON RATCHATHANI — On Tuesday afternoon, an old fuel tank exploded during demolition work at a petrol station near Samrong Hospital in Samrong district, Thailand. The blast injured three individuals, causing alarm among residents and nearby inhabitants. Emergency medical and rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene to provide assistance and evaluate the aftermath.
Authorities immediately cordoned off the area as a precautionary measure before transporting the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment. The specific conditions of the three victims have not been disclosed at this time. Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion may have been caused by residual flammable fuel vapors remaining within the tank, which likely triggered the blast.
Investigations into the exact cause of the incident are ongoing, with officials collecting evidence to determine the cause. The Boonwipha Fire and Rescue Base reported the event, which first appeared on the Khaosod English website.
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