{
  "id": 8688815,
  "title": "Asphalt spill damages at least 73 vehicles in Bangkok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/asphalt-spill-damages-at-least-73-vehicles-in-bangkok",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:36:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/asphalt-spill-damages-73-vehicles-bangkok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An asphalt spill on September 18 in Bangkok poured onto vehicles below the Rama 9-Ramkhamhaeng flyover, causing at least 73 cars to suffer damage. The incident occurred on the outbound lanes leading toward Ramkhamhaeng during the evening rush hour. Motorists who saw the asphalt land on their vehicles parked their cars to investigate. Hua Mak Police Station reported a steady stream of complaints throughout the following day, September 19. As early as 1am, police had recorded damage claims from 73 motorists. Police stated additional affected drivers might come forward. Affected vehicles included luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, as well as electric cars and regular passenger vehicles. Some cars sustained damage to their hoods, roofs, and bumpers, with asphalt coating significant portions of the vehicles. Janthima, a 29-year-old driver, was among those filing a complaint. Her Honda City was hit while she was returning home from work along a familiar route. Initially, Janthima believed her car had avoided the asphalt, but upon inspection, she discovered damage spanning the entire right side of the vehicle. Despite the car still being drivable, Janthima sought compensation from the contractor and other responsible parties at the Hua Mak Police Station. The contractor acknowledged the incident and offered to compensate all affected motorists for the damages. Police have not set a specific deadline for motorists to file their complaints but urged them to report the damage promptly.",
  "summary": "Asphalt from construction work on the Rama 9-Ramkhamhaeng flyover fell onto traffic below, damaging at least 73 vehicles and causing congestion on Rama 9 Road in Bangkok. The incident happened at around 10pm on September 18 on the outbound lanes heading towards Ramkhamhaeng. Several motorists pulled over to inspect their vehicles after asphalt landed on … The story Asphalt spill damages at least…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Khaosod English",
        "title": "73 motorists report asphalt damage on Bangkok’s Rama 9 Road",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/73-motorists-report-asphalt-damage-on-bangkoks-rama-9-road",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:54:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}