Transport
Vehicle Fire Causes Traffic Delays on Si Rat Expressway
A car fire near the Prachanukul toll gate on the Si Rat Expressway caused significant traffic congestion on August 7, 2026, with no reported injuries.
On the morning of August 7, 2026, a vehicle fire occurred on the Si Rat Expressway (Second Stage Expressway) in the Wong Sawang sub-district of Bangkok, according to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand. Emergency services, including the Bang Son Fire Station and expressway rescue teams, were alerted to the incident at approximately 9:05 a.m. near the Prachanukul toll gate.
Upon arrival, responders found a white passenger car engulfed in flames in the far-right lane. Firefighters utilized water hoses to extinguish the blaze, a process that took approximately 10 minutes. While the vehicle was almost entirely destroyed, officials confirmed that there were no injuries or fatalities resulting from the incident.
The fire caused significant traffic congestion on the expressway, prompting rescue teams to expedite the removal of the wreckage to restore normal traffic flow. For commuters and residents, this incident serves as a reminder of the potential for sudden traffic disruptions on major Bangkok thoroughfares due to vehicle malfunctions. At this time, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.