A person has died after a BMW crashed into a tree and caught fire in Nong Han district, Udon Thani, on Friday, 27 March 2026. The victim was found inside the vehicle, severely burned and unidentifiable, following a high-impact collision that triggered an intense blaze. Get today's headlines by email Police were alerted to the incident by Pol Lt Col Samniang Sriprom, an investigator at Nong Han Police Station, after reports of a serious crash on the Nong Han–Ban Phang Ngu road near the junction to Ban Rueang Chai in tambon Phang Ngu. Firefighters from Phang Ngu and Nong Phai subdistrict administrative organisations, along with rescue workers, rushed to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames engulfing the car. Once the fire was brought under control, officials discovered one body inside the vehicle, located in the front passenger seat. The remains were burned beyond recognition, making it impossible to determine the victim’s gender or identity at the scene, and rescue teams had to use cutting equipment to extract the body. At the same location, officers found Mr Wisit, aged 38, a resident of Ban Rueang Chai and the registered owner of the car. He was covered in blood and appeared heavily intoxicated. During questioning, he initially denied being in the vehicle, but later gave conflicting statements, claiming he had been travelling with six or seven friends to buy alcohol before changing his account again to say a friend had borrowed his car. A firefighter, Mr Suppachok from Phang Ngu SAO, who witnessed the aftermath, said he saw Mr Wisit crawling around the vehicle alone shortly after arriving at the crash scene. When asked if anyone else was with him, Mr Wisit reportedly replied that he was alone, yet a body was later discovered inside once the fire had been extinguished. Police took Mr Wisit into custody for alcohol and drug testing and will detained him until he was sober enough for further questioning. Authorities are working to establish who was driving at the time of the crash and to identify the deceased victim. Naewna reported that the investigation remains ongoing, with forensic and legal procedures to follow as officers gather further evidence and clarify the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. Pictures courtesy of Naewna Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Naewna 28 Mar 2026
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