Three killed, nine injured in Saraburi crash

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Three killed, nine injured in Saraburi crash

By The Nation

 

 

 

Three people were killed and nine others injured when a van carrying a Chinese opera troupe overturned in Saraburi’s Chalerm Phrakiart district early Monday.

 

The Chalerm Phrakiart police station was alerted at 4.10am of the accident on the Bangkok-bound Phaholyothin road in Moo 9 village of Tambon Huay Bong.

 

Police said the driver along with eight other passengers were injured and rushed to Saraburi Hospital.

 

An unidentified passenger was hurled out of the van by the impact and killed instantly. 

 

Two passengers died inside the van and were identified as Jariya Sae-heng, 61, and Porsianghai Sae-ugng, 65.

 

Police quoted the survivors as saying that the van was transporting a Chinese Opera troupe back from their show in Phetchabun’s Lomsak district back to Bangkok when the accident occurred.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30376233

 

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[trainman34014]

RIP those lost; will be interesting to see what details of the accident emerge but China takes another blow, which can only harm tourism to Thailand !

[unamazedloso]

I will never ride in a van. Should be visable warnings for tourists as they probably dont know about the reputation.

[30la]

Ops, another step towards first place in the standings!
I am really sorry for the dead R.I.P., but perhaps there will be a day the awakening of the sleeping managers (government)!

[Enoon]

2 hours ago, trainman34014 said:

RIP those lost; will be interesting to see what details of the accident emerge but China takes another blow, which can only harm tourism to Thailand !

 

Highly unlikely that they were Chinese nationals.

 

Long history of performance by Sino-Thais, for Sino-Thais, within the overall framework of Siamese/Thai culture:

 

Chinese Opera in Thailand: Protecting the Heritage and ...

"There are about 20 Chinese Opera in Thailand, and Sai Yong Hong is part of it."

 

Equally unlikely that it will be reported in China.

 

 

 

 

[Vacuum]

13 minutes ago, 30la said:

perhaps there will be a day the awakening of the sleeping managers (government)!

In this case, it could have been a sleeping driver.

[Almer]

It will hit the press in Beijing for sure 

[ChrisY1]

More bad stats for Chinese....well done to the RTP  for their ever progressive road safety efforts....the proof of their efforts announced globally again!

[Road Warrior]

And more quality Thai driving ,this will do the tourism trade a lot of good !!!!!!