Phuket

Three injured in Yamu boat fire

Published

Saturday, September 24, 2016 10:45

PHUKET: Three men were injured when their speedboat caught fire off Yamu Pier in Pakhlok at about 9:15 this morning.

One of the men sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg and burns across 40-50 per cent of his body, according to emergency responders.

The three-engine speedboat, registered to CC Blue Marine, reportedly caught fire while the three crew members were preparing it for boarding of tourists.

The severely burned man and one of his colleagues were taken to Phuket Vachira Hospital. The third crew member was taken to Thalang Hospital.

Police have yet to determine the cause of the fire, but believe smoking or an electrical short ignited it.

— Winai Sarot

Get more from The Thaiger

News Categories: Phuket

Related Topics:

Join the conversation and have your say on Thailand news published on The Thaiger.

Thaiger Talk is our new Thaiger Community where you can join the discussion on everything happening in Thailand right now.

Please note that articles are not posted to the forum instantly and can take up to 20 min before being visible. Click for more information and the Thaiger Talk Guidelines.

Create an Account

Legacy Phuket Gazette

Archiving articles from the Phuket Gazette circa 1998 - 2017. View the Phuket Gazette online archive and Digital Gazette PDF Prints.

Up Next

New bridge to Koh Lanta approved

Don't Miss

Pole position for speeding Phuket driver