Rayong, April 9- Lightning strikes in the middle of Rayong van drivers. While sitting in a circle in a shelter under a tree at Wat Suan Lao, 1 death, 3 injuries, the Meteorological Department warns upper Thailand. Still a summer storm today and tomorrow Avoid being in the open.
Doctor on duty at Ban Khai Hospital and Sawangphon Kusol Rayong rescue workers go in and check after being notified that a lightning strike There were many deaths and injuries. Inside Wat Suan Lao Nong Lalok Subdistrict Ban Khai District, Rayong Province
The scene of the incident was a shelter planted under a tree inside the temple. There was 1 death, Mr. Kunakorn, 49 years old. There were burns on the body on the head and body. There were also 3 other injured men with numbness in the limbs. and the torso looks like an electric shock
The injured person agrees that before the lightning There was a heavy thunderstorm at that time, 4 of them were van drivers delivering employees in industrial estates. sitting in the shed Some people were lying in hammocks waiting for staff when lightning suddenly struck on the treetops with a deafening noise. Everyone ran away. came to consciousness again, there was numbness in the limbs When looking back, he found his fellow driver seated in the group was killed by lightning inside the shed.
Meteorological Department issue a warning notice upper thailand There are still summer storms today and tomorrow (9 Apr) with thunderstorms, gusty winds and hail in some places. Including there may be lightning in some areas.
By today (April 8), the provinces that need to be watched are
Ask the public to be aware of potential dangers. Avoid being in the open. under the big tree unhealthy buildings and billboards For farmers, they should be prepared to prevent and beware of damage that will occur to agricultural products and harm to pets.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency