Bangkok: Urgent! A truck is engulfed in flames on Bangna-Trat Road. Explosions are being heard intermittently. Motorists are advised to avoid this route.
According to Thai News Agency, Fire and Rescue Thailand reports that at 7:45 PM, a truck caught fire on Bangna-Trat Road, inbound to Bangkok, in Bang Wua Subdistrict, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province. There were explosions and a fierce fire. Firefighters are currently en route to extinguish the blaze. Traffic is congested due to the temporary closure of the inbound express lane. Motorists are requested to cooperate and allow fire trucks access to the area.
Later, at 8:30 PM, firefighters were able to bring the fire under control. The burnt truck was found to be completely destroyed, reduced to a wreck.