Speedboat fire at Phuket pier leaves five injured, one missing
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BANGKOK – A speedboat burst into flames at the deep-sea pier in Ao Makham, Phuket, on the morning of April 6, leaving five people injured and one still missing, officials said.
The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office said it was alerted to the incident at 10.50am on April 6.
Thick black smoke was seen rising over the pier, alarming tourists and local operators in the area.
Firefighters and emergency responders from Wichit Municipality, the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization and local disaster prevention units were quickly deployed to the scene.
Crews rushed to contain the fire amid fears it could spread to neighbouring boats.
The authorities later said the blaze had been brought under control, with damage initially confined to the speedboat where the fire broke out and no reports of flames spreading to other vessels.
Five injured people were given first aid at the scene before being taken to nearby hospitals for urgent treatment for burns and smoke inhalation. Rescue teams were continuing to search for one missing person.
Officials have sealed off the area while investigators work to determine the cause of the fire. Further updates are expected. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
