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The MEA has temporarily repaired the manhole cover of the underground electricity pipeline in the Soi Lat Phrao 49 area with concrete after a man died after falling into a pipe. Ready to severely prosecute those who steal manholes and permanent underground electrical pipes (iron covers).
On May 3, 2024, from the case of a man crossing the street near Soi Lat Phrao 49 and stepping on a manhole cover. Fell into a vent on an island in the middle of the road. Entrance on Soi Lat Phrao 49, under the Yellow Line tracks. The depth is about 15 meters and it is a narrow space. which also has water in the pipe. The inspection revealed that the manhole cover was made of plywood. until it causes his death
Recently, the Facebook page of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority MEA reported that the MEA or Metropolitan Electricity Authority completed the work of arrangement and temporary covering of the underground electrical pipe shafts with concrete. From the incident of theft of manhole covers and underground electrical pipes, Soi Lat Phrao 49, urging the contractor to complete the work urgently.
MEA, as project manager He instructed the contractor to carry out the work smoothly. and pay attention to the dangers that can affect people first. Including increasing inspections of manholes of all other projects and implementing careful preventive measures.
However, MEA will take strict legal action against those who steal manholes of permanent underground electricity pipelines (steel covers) in collaboration with the police. and relevant agencies to further investigate areas of project implementation that are at risk. and covers MEA service areas: Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. To avoid danger to the public
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