Oil Tanker Headed to Laos Overturns in Nan Province, Spilling 5,000 Liters Across Highway
A 40,000-liter oil tanker bound for Laos overturned on a highway in Nan Province on April 27, spilling 5,000 liters of fuel across the road. The driver lost control while navigating a curve in Thung Chang District, and authorities contained
A 40,000-liter oil tanker destined for Laos overturned in Nan Province, spilling 5,000 liters of fuel across the road on April 27. The accident occurred on the Thung Chang-Chaloem Phra Kiat Highway (kilometer 482) in Ban Chaloem Raj, Pon Subdistrict, Thung Chang District. Initial investigation revealed that the tanker was en route to make a delivery to Laos when it lost control while navigating a curve, causing the trailer to swerve and the vehicle to flip. Approximately 5,000 liters of the total 40,000-liter cargo leaked out. The 52-year-old driver was safely extracted from the vehicle. Authorities determined that improper cornering technique caused the trailer to swing out uncontrollably, resulting in the rollover. Local agencies immediately closed off the accident site, managed traffic flow for the public, and applied absorbent powder to contain the oil spill and prevent its spread, while also expediting cleanup of the roadway to prevent additional accidents.
