Power Poles Collapse, Block Traffic Near Wat U Taphao
Three power poles collapsed on a Bangkok soi near Wat U Taphao on June 30, blocking traffic and damaging seven parked vehicles, with the cause still under investigation despite clear weather conditions.
Three power poles collapsed and blocked a soi (side street) leading to Wat U Taphao off Soi Chalongkrung in Bangkok's Nong Chok district on June 30, 2024, at 1:15 PM. Police from Lam Phak Chi Station coordinated with the Provincial Electricity Authority to investigate. Seven vehicles parked at a nearby auto repair shop sustained damage, though no injuries occurred. The collapse completely blocked traffic in the alley, forcing police to close the route entirely. Authorities advised the public to avoid the area. The Electricity Authority estimated power restoration by 10 PM to midnight. The cause remains under investigation, as weather conditions were clear with no wind or rain—unusual circumstances for such a structural failure. This incident follows a similar power pole collapse on June 26 in the Lat Krabang area that caused vehicle damage and injuries.
