Two people have died after being electrocuted during heavy rainfall on Soi 94 in Hua Hin on Saturday evening.
The incident took place at around 8:30 p.m. on 10 May in front of the Dusit Land 10 housing development, according to Hua Hin Police.
Investigating officers said the victims had been riding a motorcycle when they encountered flooding in the area due to the ongoing downpour. In an attempt to avoid a section of road that was heavily inundated, the motorcycle came into contact with a low-hanging electrical wire, causing the vehicle to fall.
Witnesses reported hearing one of the victims cry out that they had been electrocuted. Members of the public rushed to assist and transported both individuals to Hua Hin Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
Police investigators, alongside forensic officers from Hua Hin Hospital and the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Forensic Unit, examined the scene and conducted autopsies on the victims. Authorities also inspected the area’s electrical infrastructure to collect evidence and determine the cause of the incident.
Officers said legal procedures are now underway and all parties involved will be dealt with according to the law.
Pol. Col. Kampanat Na Wichai, Superintendent of Hua Hin Police Station, has since issued a public safety warning urging road users to exercise increased caution during periods of heavy rainfall.
He said flooding across Hua Hin has left some roads submerged and that drivers and pedestrians should remain vigilant, particularly in areas where electrical or communication cables may be hanging lower than usual. Members of the public are advised not to approach or touch any such wires.
Residents who notice potentially dangerous cables or other related hazards are encouraged to report them immediately by calling Hua Hin Police Station on 032-511027 or dialling 191. Police said they will coordinate with relevant agencies to resolve such issues as quickly as possible.