1990 Bangkok gas explosion
The gas explosion on New Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok was a major disaster in Thailand. It took place on 24 September 1990, when a liquid petroleum gas tanker truck crashed on the expressway exit at New Phetchaburi Road, causing large explosions and fires that burned through 38 shophouses for over 24 hours. 90 people died, 121 were injured and 43 cars were destroyed, making it one of the deadliest man-made disasters in Thailand.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "รถก๊าซระเบิด : ถนนเพชรบุรี". Relief and Community Health Bureau, Thai Red Cross Society. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
Further reading
- Punyawan, Warina (28 September 2010). "20th Anniversary of Devastating Bangkok Gas Explosion". Pattaya Daily News.
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