Safety
Pickup Truck Fire Causes Traffic Delays and Injury in Prachin Buri
A 60-year-old driver was hospitalized after his pickup truck caught fire on Highway 304 in Prachin Buri province on September 20, 2026.
On the afternoon of September 20, 2026, a vehicle fire occurred on Highway 304 in the Si Maha Phot district of Prachin Buri province. According to Khaosod Online, local authorities and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene near the Krok Sombun Subdistrict Administrative Organization after receiving reports of an Isuzu pickup truck engulfed in flames.
The vehicle's owner, a 60-year-old man identified as Mr. Kamphon, managed to escape the burning truck. He sustained burns to his right ankle and hair before the fire was extinguished by responding units. Despite his initial efforts to warn other motorists to prevent secondary accidents, Mr. Kamphon suffered a shock-related medical episode shortly after the fire was brought under control and required urgent transport to a local hospital.
The incident caused significant traffic congestion on the busy route. For residents and travelers, this event serves as a reminder of the importance of vehicle maintenance, particularly regarding engine health, to prevent roadside emergencies. While the immediate fire was contained, the exact mechanical cause of the blaze remains under investigation by local police. Travelers in the area are advised to exercise caution and remain aware of potential traffic disruptions caused by emergency operations on major highways.