A newly registered school transport van crashed into a power pole in Pathum Thani on 6 July 2026, leaving 13 people with injuries after the vehicle mounted a footpath and brought down the pole. The crash happened near the Demonstration School of Rangsit University inside Muang Ake village, where the van came to rest after the impact.
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Police from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station responded to the scene and found a white Toyota Commuter school van with red registration plate from Uthai Thani wedged against the fallen power pole. Emergency teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation and Hongsakul volunteers transported the injured to nearby hospitals.
Those hurt included 12 male secondary school students from Wat Nawong School and the driver. Police said all 13 sustained minor injuries. According to one student, the van was carrying 17 students at the time of the crash. The student said passengers noticed the driver appeared drowsy before the vehicle reached the crash site.
The student told investigators that a motorcycle and sidecar vehicle was parked beside the road, prompting the driver to swerve suddenly. The van then climbed onto the footpath and struck the power pole with force.
After the collision, students reported seeing sparks, prompting everyone to open the doors and run from the vehicle in fear of a possible fire or electrical hazard. All passengers were able to leave the van.
Police documented the scene and collected evidence as part of their investigation. Officers said the driver will be questioned in detail to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Investigators will also examine the circumstances leading up to the collision, including the student’s claim that the driver appeared drowsy before the incident. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash. The findings of the investigation will determine whether any legal action will be taken against the driver.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 7 July 2026