Thalang –
In Thalang, a motorbike rider narrowly escaped harm when his electric motorbike caught fire on Thep Krasattri Road.
The rider, a 28-year-old local resident identified only as Mr. Wichutat, was traveling northbound near the national housing estate in Baan Phon, Sri Sunthorn, when he noticed his motorbike slowing down and emitting smoke due to an overheated battery.
He promptly stopped and distanced himself from the vehicle.
Passersby, including a Good Samaritan, quickly intervened with two fire extinguishers, and a water truck from a nearby private company assisted in dousing the flames.
Firefighters from the Srisunthorn Municipality were also called to the scene. Despite their efforts, the motorbike was consumed by the fire. Fortunately, the rider was unharmed in the incident.
Mr. Wichutat told the Phuket Express that he had bought the electric motorbike almost a year ago.
