ROI-ET -- A gas tank loaded on a tanker truck exploded during the transfer of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) to a steamroller on Highway 23 (Roi-et - Selaphum) in Thung Khao Luang district on Sunday morning, making a loud noise and sending plumes of smoke and fireballs into the sky. According to a preliminary investigation, while LPG was being transferred from a tanker truck to a steamroller, a gas transfer hose developed a leak and sent out sparks. This was followed by a loud explosion of the gas tank. The explosion sent plumes of smoke and fireballs into the sky, which were visible from more than 10 kilometres away. The tanker truck was totally destroyed and two steamrollers damaged.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2017 04:41 UTC