Earlier this week, a tragic bus fire in Bangkok, Thailand claimed 23 lives.
Only days later, a similar accident occurred in the Thai capital — this time involving a taxi.
On Saturday (5 Oct) morning, reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames on Rama 9 Road circulated on social media.
The fire was extinguished at 8.27am local time, with five people injured.
Source: JS100 Radio on Facebook
As reported by Thai news outlet Honkrasae, the victims were given first aid before being transported to a hospital.
Additionally, authorities temporarily closed the traffic lanes in the area.
Local news outlets reported that a female passenger had kicked the taxi door open to get everyone to safety.
One of the injured passengers is said to be a child. Though he sustained minor injuries, a man — allegedly the child’s father — is in the intensive care unit (ICU).
The police confirmed that the fire had nothing to do with the gas tank.
Further investigations are ongoing.
Also read: Thai authorities confirm 23 dead & 2 missing in school bus fire, driver turned himself in
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Featured image adapted from JS100 Radio on Facebook.
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