Thailand bus fire tragedy: 25 fatalities, 19 survivors

Bus Fire in Thailand Kills 25

“The government would take care of medical expenses and compensate the victims' families...”

Tragic bus fire in Thailand claims multiple lives, investigation underway.

A devastating bus fire occurred in suburban Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday, October 1, potentially claiming the lives of 25 people, according to officials and rescuers. The vehicle was transporting students and teachers on a school trip.

School Trip Turns Deadly

The bus, carrying 44 passengers from Uthai Thani province, was headed to Ayutthaya and Nonthaburi provinces for an educational excursion, said Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungruengkit.

Dramatic Scene Unfolds

Videos circulating on social media captured the horrific scene: the bus engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke clouds billowing alongside the road.

According to a rescuer at the scene, who briefed Transport Minister Suriya, the fire likely started when a tire burst, causing the bus to scrape against a roadside barrier, sparking the blaze.

Investigators Suspect Tire Blowout

A rescuer informed Transport Minister Suriya that the fire likely resulted from a tire burst and subsequent barrier collision.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her heartfelt condolences on social media, saying that the tragic bus fire incident has brought “the government would take care of medical expenses and compensate the victims' families.”

She reassured the public that the government will cover medical expenses and provide support to the victims' families, demonstrating her commitment to those affected by this devastating event. This compassionate response came after a bus carrying young students and teachers on a school trip caught fire in suburban Bangkok, leaving more than 20 feared dead.

Update from Rescue Team

Hongsakul Khlong Luang 21, a rescue group, shared a heartbreaking update on their Facebook page, revealing that at least 10 bodies were recovered from the ill-fated bus.

Survivor Count

According to the rescue team, 19 individuals managed to escape the devastating blaze, surviving the tragic incident.