(Photo by Ton Prakan)SAMUT PRAKAN: Energy company PTT is investigating the cause of a gas pipe explosion in Bang Bo district yesterday afternoon, which killed three women and injured more than 50 people. The company said the explosion happened after natural gas leaked from a pipe leading to the Asia Industrial Estate Suvarnabhumi at about 1pm and caught fire. Police said the explosion was on 200 Years Road, opposite Preng police station, and caused nearby residents to flee. Some of their homes were seen engulfed in flames, which quickly spread, and other residents were evacuated by police. The victims were identified as Mali Boonman, 81, who died in her house, and Lamai Harnhiran, 82, who died in hospital.

Source: Bangkok Post October 23, 2020 02:26 UTC