BANGKOK - A taxi fueled by compressed natural gas waiting in line for a safety inspection exploded on Monday, and the flames destroyed the vehicle.
The burned out taxi at Chatuchak Land Transport Department, Monday Dec 24, 2012 (Photo by Thiti Wannamontha)
Reports said 10 taxis were waiting in line for inspection at the Department of Land Transport in Chatuchak district of Bangkok. Explosions were heard coming from the engine of a blue taxi, which then erupted in flames.
Transport department officials tried unsuccessfully to put out the flames using a fire extinguisher. They then pushed the burning taxi into an open area, where the flames consumed the whole car.
Other taxi drivers fled the scene. There were no injuries reported.