MEA admits negligence caused someone to fall into electrical conduit to death Result in metal covers being stolen. Another 150 pieces missing.
At 1pm on May 3rd Mr. Thitiwut Ngernklai Deputy Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority Go to the accident area Ready to reveal it to the media The accident scene is in the process of installing underground power cables. of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority, currently taken over by a contracting company. The tube is approximately 17 meters deep. The manhole cover was originally made of metal. But there was the problem that people stole more than 150 manhole covers, or almost the entire project. As a result, the contractor used plywood approximately 10 millimeters thick to cover the pipe as a temporary replacement. Waiting to order a concrete slab to cover the manhole area
The contractor believes that This thickness is strong enough. Then indicate the area where the accident occurred. It’s not a place where people can cross the street. Therefore, we do not think that such an event could happen. Subsequently, all manhole covers made of wood will be examined. and cover with a concrete slab. Including the installation of warning signs for commuters. Completion is expected this week.
We would like to accept that the accident occurred due to the negligence of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. Ready to apologize to the family of the deceased Confirming that they are ready to compensate and take responsibility for the losses that occurred. and promised that this type of incident would not happen again.
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