A 23-year-old woman was seriously injured after her car crashed into the rear of a six-wheel delivery lorry stopped at a red light in Sattahip, Chonburi province, on 22 February 2026. Emergency crews were forced to cut her free from the wreckage before rushing her to hospital. Police have launched an investigation and questioned witnesses at the scene.
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At 06.30am on 22 February 2026, Pol Lt Col Mintharath Thongsai, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Sattahip Police Station, received a report of a collision at the Bang Saray traffic lights on Sukhumvit Road, inbound to Sattahip, in Bang Saray subdistrict, Sattahip district. The report stated that a person was trapped inside a vehicle. He attended the scene with rescue personnel from Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital, Sattahip Naval Base, and the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Sattahip Rescue Foundation.
Officers found a white saloon car with its front end extensively damaged. Inside, the driver, identified as 23-year-old Thanyaporn, had sustained head injuries including a large open wound, as well as other injuries to her body and legs, and was trapped inside the vehicle.
Rescue workers used hydraulic cutting equipment for more than 25 minutes to safely extract her from the wreckage. Medical staff provided first aid at the scene before urgently transferring her to Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital, Department of Naval Medical Services.
A short distance away, a six-wheel lorry was found with rear-end damage. The driver, 34-year-old Chaimongkol, remained at the scene to give a statement to police. Chaimongkol told officers he had been stationary at the red light at the Bang Saray intersection, heading towards Sattahip, when the car struck the rear of his vehicle with force.
He said he immediately got out to check the situation and alerted authorities to provide assistance. Khoasod reported that police documented the scene and gathered details as part of their investigation. Witnesses were questioned and further legal proceedings will follow in accordance with the law.
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Key Takeaways
• A 23-year-old woman was injured after crashing into a stationary six-wheel lorry at a red light in Sattahip on 22 February 2026.
• Rescue teams spent 25 minutes cutting her free before transferring her to Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital.
• Police have recorded evidence, questioned witnesses and are proceeding with legal steps.
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