Container truck knocks down 70 electricity pylons: chaos in Samut Prakan!

Container truck knocks down 70 electricity pylons: chaos in Samut Prakan!

In the early morning of January 30, 2026, a spectacular incident occurred in Samut Prakan, significantly affecting the power supply in the area. A container truck knocked down more than 70 power poles, causing widespread power outages. Loud The Thaiger The accident happened around 1 a.m. when the truck became entangled with low-hanging communication cables as it entered the Bang Pu Industrial Estate. This unfortunate circumstance triggered a domino effect that spanned a 2 kilometer stretch of electrical infrastructure.

Fortunately, there were no injuries or deaths reported during the incident. The 48-year-old driver was tested and returned a negative alcohol test result. The truck itself was later found parked on a bridge over a canal. However, Vienna's freedom to wait for passengers and school children was severely affected, as many bus stops became unusable due to the fallen poles. Nevertheless, Sukhumvit Road remained passable to traffic.

Impact and measures

The damage caused by the incident not only affects the electricity poles but also transformers, street lights, CCTV poles and public infrastructure. Loud Pasuthorn Rattanakham from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), the fallen poles were 12 meters high and included both medium and low voltage lines. Emergency repair teams from nearby districts as well as MEA headquarters were called in to assist to rectify the situation.

Temporary power has already been restored in some areas, while full repairs are planned until at least 11 p.m. The financial impact of the incident is still being assessed, but initial estimates suggest damages could run into the millions. The Bang Pu municipality and relevant authorities are tasked with assessing the damage to municipal properties, including bus stops and lighting systems, before initiating compensation and legal proceedings.

A similar incident in the past

Interestingly, there was a similar incident in September where a contestant from The Voice Thailand tragically died in an accident in Chiang Mai, while 24 electricity poles were damaged, which also resulted in a massive power outage. Such events shed light on the challenges facing road transport and infrastructure in Thailand.

Those affected and the residents of the region hope that the repairs will be completed quickly and the usual energy supply will be restored soon. Until then, the situation remains tense, but the emergency teams are working hard to get everything under control.