Woman Narrowly Escapes Death Trapped in Car During Violent Storm as Power Pole Crashes Down and Explodes
A woman narrowly escaped death when a power pole collapsed and exploded in front of her car during an intense rainstorm in Bangkok on May 7th, forcing her to pull over due to near-zero visibility.
On May 9th, TikTok user @kanlayaphakk posted a harrowing video after becoming trapped in a violent rainstorm on the road alone, unable to continue driving. She described the moment as "nearly fatal," posting "A second from death. First time experiencing rain this intense. #Summer storm 7/5/2569 #Death was just within reach."
In the video, she was forced to pull over after visibility dropped to almost zero as heavy rain poured down. Looking ahead, she could see only white as intense wind gusts bent trees. She mentioned motorcycles were parked nearby when suddenly the power pole in front of her vehicle collapsed, triggering a terrifying explosion before the clip ended. The incident occurred on May 7th in the Nong Chok area of Bangkok.
After the post went viral, many expressed concern about the safety of the motorcyclists nearby. The poster confirmed they were safe. Internet users also shared survival advice, recommending turning on hazard lights and interior lights, moving the car to an open area away from trees, sharing location with family, and staying calm and mentally focused.
The poster later explained that the rain was extremely heavy from the start, making it impossible to see the road. She pulled over and turned on hazard lights, initially fearing a rear-end collision, but never expected a power pole to collapse. She felt fortunate to have pulled over beforehand, noting that continuing to drive would have been impossible at that moment and she was relieved not to have stopped directly under the falling pole.
