PATTAYA, Thailand – A motorcycle burst into flames on Pattaya Third Road on Saturday afternoon, with the rider narrowly escaping serious injury.
On Saturday afternoon, a Honda Click motorcycle suddenly caught fire while in motion on Pattaya Third Road. The rider managed to jump off in time and remained unharmed, although the motorcycle was completely destroyed. The afternoon fire drew firefighters and rescue workers, causing significant traffic disruptions on the busy route.
Motorroller stand in Flammen
The fire broke out around 2:20 PM near the intersection of Pattaya South Communication in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district. The rider was able to bring the motorcycle to a stop, jump off, and get to safety.
The vehicle quickly became fully engulfed in flames, with thick smoke spreading across the road. Only a twisted metal frame remained on the asphalt at the end. Traffic on Pattaya Third Road was consequently affected.
Feuerwehr löschte den Brand innerhalb von Minuten
The Pattaya City Disaster Prevention Unit dispatched firefighters and rescue personnel to the scene. Upon arrival, the emergency crews found the motorcycle already ablaze.
Firefighting efforts brought the blaze under control in less than ten minutes. However, the team was unable to save the two-wheeler.
Warnung eines Autofahrers gab wertvolle Sekunden
A motorist driving behind the motorcycle rider noticed the flames and shouted a warning that the bike was burning. Following this alert, the woman immediately pulled over and dismounted.
She fled to safety and was not injured; no injuries were reported.
Besitzerin: Motorrad zuvor hochwassergeschädigt und repariert
The owner stated that the motorcycle had previously been damaged by floodwaters and had recently been repaired. According to her, the work included replacing the spark plugs and the battery.
The exact cause of the fire was not immediately confirmed at the scene and remains unclear.
Verkehr normalisiert sich, Behörden sicherten die Szene
Rescue workers directed traffic flow, cleared debris from the roadway, and collected statements from the rider, after which the situation gradually calmed down. The motorcycle was completely destroyed.