Oil tanker explodes near petrol station in Khon Kaen, students evacuated

2026-02-02 - 04:36

KHON KAEN — An oil tanker exploded near a petrol station close to a school in Kranuan district, Khon Kaen, on the morning of 2 February 2026, triggering a large fire and forcing the evacuation of students. The blast occurred not far from Sri Kranuan School in Nong Ko subdistrict. Thick black smoke rose into the sky, with intermittent explosions reported, prompting authorities to cordon off the area for safety. Teachers at Sri Kranuan School ordered an immediate evacuation, moving students out of classrooms to a safe area away from the scene and monitoring them closely. Firefighters from nearby areas deployed multiple fire engines and used water mixed with foam to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to surrounding sites. No injuries or fatalities have been reported so far. The cause of the explosion and the extent of the damage are under investigation by relevant authorities.