Bangkok, “Suriya” orders an expedited investigation into the incident of cement water falling onto a car, causing the window to break. Around IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Station The Pink Line extension project ordered a 7-day work stoppage and laid down prevention guidelines and notified the MRTA to prepare a handbook to deduct points from the concessionaire. Emphasis on maximum safety
Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit The Minister of Transport revealed that the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) as the agency overseeing the operation of the Pink Line extension project. The Si Rat Station – Muang Thong Thani Station section stated that it received a report from the concessionaire (Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited (NBM)) that yesterday (30 March 2024) at approximately 8:00 p.m. An accident occurred during the work of pouring concrete on the concourse floor of IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Station (MT01).
For such events Occurs while pouring concrete The sideways model has moved. This caused fragme
nts of liquid concrete to fall onto 1 third person’s car, causing damage. The rear window of the car was broken. As a result, one passenger sitting in the back seat was slightly injured. Rescue volunteers then transported the injured person to be examined at World Medical Hospital and has since been released from the hospital. During the time of the incident Project officers Stopped work and resolved the incident immediately. NBM Company has taken responsibility for all damages to the said car. until a conclusion was reached And there will be follow-up with the victims regarding further remedies.
Mr. Suriya further said that recently the Department of Rail Transport (RTA) and MRTA have ordered a halt to work in the area for 7 days and assigned a company to consult on the project. Check the work process and those responsible in the area Including guidelines for preventing incidents, solving problems, and reporting to the MRTA immediately in order to consider further action. In addition, he ordered the MRTA to
prepare a pocket book for deducting points from concessionaires. If there is an accident, points will be deducted. And if a large number of points are deducted, it may affect the next job bid. To encourage contractors to be more responsible and that this kind of incident should not be repeated again. However, the Ministry of Transport would like to apologize for the incident. and emphasized to the concessionaire to carry out the work with the utmost safety.
Source: Thai News Agency