In a devastating incident that has shocked the nation, a school bus fire in Pathum Thani province, just outside Bangkok, has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 10 children. The bus was en route to Ayutthaya for a school trip when the accident occurred around noon. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle, carrying 44 passengers including students and teachers from Wat Khao Phaya School in Uthai Thani, suffered a tyre explosion, causing it to lose control and collide with a metal barrier.

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungruengkit confirmed the details at the scene, stating that the fire erupted quickly, engulfing the bus in flames. Eyewitnesses reported seeing huge plumes of black smoke rising from the bus as it sat on the road, raising serious concerns about the safety protocols in place for school transportation. As of now, authorities are investigating the full extent of the damage, with Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warning that the death toll could potentially increase, as many bodies are still believed to be inside the bus, which remains too hot for rescuers to safely approach.

This tragic accident has raised pressing questions about school safety in Thailand. The Ministry of Transport is expected to launch a thorough investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the tyre explosion and to prevent such accidents from occurring in the future.

The community is mourning the loss of young lives, with parents and families left devastated by the news. Videos circulating on social media depict the sheer horror of the scene, as flames consumed the bus and emergency responders rushed to the site.

As rescue efforts continue, it’s crucial for the authorities to implement stricter safety measures for school transportation, ensuring that such heart-wrenching incidents do not happen again.

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