Police

Ambulance Fire Engulfs Phuket Hospital Emergency Entrance

A fire broke out in a mobile ICU ambulance parked outside Vachira Phuket Hospital's emergency department on October 11, 2026. Emergency crews extinguished the blaze with no serious injuries reported. The cause and full damage are still being investigated.

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An ambulance (Mobile ICU) parked in front of the emergency department of Vachira Phuket Hospital caught fire at 07:08 on October 11, 2026, causing panic among nearby witnesses. Firefighters from Phuket City Municipality and related agencies responded quickly, bringing the blaze under control. No serious injuries were reported, though the ambulance is valued at several million baht; the exact cause and damage amount remain under investigation.

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