Progress on “bus fire” finds 11 gas tanks installed, 6 more than listed tanks – no glass breaker found

“Big Tai” leads a narrative summarizing the case of a student tour bus on fire. During the incident it was found that 11 gas tanks were installed, but 6 tanks were registered in the certificate.

On October 2, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Paul said. Rong Phewphan, Head of Police Forensic Office Progress report Regarding a field trip bus from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School, Lan Sak District, Uthai Thani Province, there was an accident. As a result 23 students and teachers were killed and injured before the press conference. The Police Commander School has invited everyone to join in mourning for the victims of the incident at the Amornwiwat Meeting Room, Regional Police Department 1.

At first it was discovered that the bus was traveling at a speed that did not exceed the legal limit. Using a distance of about 80 km and from that tracking information The bus was first registered on February 13, 1970, and was re-registered in 2018, changing the dimensions of the chassis, body and fuel to NGV gas. But at the time of the incident, 11 gas tanks were installed, but 6 tanks were registered in the certificate.

As for the emergency door at the back of the car, it can be used or not. From the investigation after the incident, it was found that the rear emergency door can be opened. which is an investigation after the incident But this does not mean that it will be possible to use or not. which needs to be investigated further

Regarding the bus driver who escaped during the incident, the Khu Khot Police Station has charged Mr. Saman, the bus driver, with 4 charges: reckless driving causing death of another person (Section 291), without fleeing Failure to present yourself to the officer (Section 78), reckless driving causing physical and mental harm to others (Section 390), and reckless and impulsive driving, Section 43 (4), and additional charges can be imposed is careless driving causing serious injury to another person (Section 300).

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