KhunBENQ Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) Have I overlooked it or is there really no coverage of another terrible bus accident near Saraburi yesterday (near Robinson Saraburi where Mitrahphap HW 2 meets the ringroad/bypass). Seven deaths was the last count. More victims in critical condition. https://www.thaipbsworld.com/at-least-five-passengers-killed-and-30-others-injured-in-bus-accident-in-thailands-saraburi/ Edited March 13, 2022 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Yes i saw that on Facebook, not sure why not on the main news channels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Halfaboy Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Saw the video on TikTok. Full speed and for no apparent reason hitting a pillar of a flyover. Terrible to see. .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) I vowed never to travel on those buses years ago. The drivers, by and large, are mental, on their phones, tired, driving too fast, tailgating and rarely take breaks.........having said that it could have been a burst tyre......but I doubt it. Edited March 13, 2022 by Will B Good 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.B Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 The force of the crash indicates how fast the bus was travelling. Sorry, I don't believe the driver's excuse. ☹️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Halfaboy said: Saw the video on TikTok. Full speed and for no apparent reason hitting a pillar of a flyover. Terrible to see. .. Just looked at the video. Breathtaking. Straight road. Don't know whether such a bus can go any faster. He comes off the track quite a distance before hitting the pillar. If you dare to see it click the link: https://twitter.com/Pat_ThaiPBS/status/1502884805801046020 Edited March 13, 2022 by KhunBENQ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerslife Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Until the accident investigation is completed we won't know the cause of this appalling accident. However, in general terms the role of sleep deprivation of bus drivers is well documented, though much of the blame should be directed towards their employers. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6783293/ It is a sad indictment of the authorities that there appears to be little will to tackle the issue. As long as the bus companies keep turning a profit, the the health and safety implications for their employees and customers seems a rather distant concern. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Will B Good said: I vowed never to travel on those buses years ago. The drivers, by and large, are mental, on their phones, tired, driving too fast, tailgating and rarely take breaks.........having said that it could have been a burst tyre......but I doubt it. Any (or all) of the driver faults you mention could apply to any coach operator. There is no safety device either e.g. 'dead man's handle' that railway drivers have in the event of stroke/heart attack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Just now, The Fugitive said: Any (or all) of the driver faults you mention could apply to any coach operator. There is no safety device either e.g. 'dead man's handle' that railway drivers have in the event of stroke/heart attack. Thinking about it, it could apply to most drivers on the road judging by the trek we regularly make between Bangkok and Isan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Thinking about it, it could apply to most drivers on the road judging by the trek we regularly make between Bangkok and Isan. We live only 11 km from a station on the North Eastern Railway line. If it was up to me I'd hire a Skylab to/from home and travel by railway. Mrs thinks she's safe driving her SUV and likes the convenience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Fugitive said: We live only 11 km from a station on the North Eastern Railway line. If it was up to me I'd hire a Skylab to/from home and travel by railway. Mrs thinks she's safe driving her SUV and likes the convenience. I am okay once I get into it.......but dread the thought of it beforehand........7 hour drive for us, but I we take our time and stay over in Mu Si. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) Terrible this. Wasn't there talk approx a couple years ago to ban those Double Decker Buses?? Edited March 13, 2022 by MJCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1 minute ago, MJCM said: Terrible this. Wasn't there talk approx a couple years ago to ban those Double Decker Buses?? It was mulled over.....don't see mulling/mulled anymore???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Video is quite horrific, in the comment section people seem to think he may have fallen asleep then hit central area which caused puncture then hit bridge https://fb.watch/bJzPLzBhI9/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 Tragic events. Looking at the pictures and film of the crash and site, it's clear that the concrete safety barrier failed in it's design/construction. These concrete barriers are supposed to stop this kind of accident by keeping vehicles, yes even busses and trucks, in the carriageway moving forward rather than hitting a pillar and coming to a sudden stop. It would appear that the barrier was not built high enough. Had the bus stayed on the road it's unlikey there would have been the catastophic impact and loss of life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Yes i saw that on Facebook, not sure why not on the main news channels I saw on Ch 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Lolly Yellow Lolly Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 He almost certainly fell asleep, even the cops know it. I've always advocated driver facing cameras (a la black box) to catch them in the act. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 please continue here: At least five passengers killed and 30 others injured in bus accident in Thailand https://aseannow.com/topic/1253321-at-least-five-passengers-killed-and-30-others-injured-in-bus-accident-in-thailand/ //CLOSED// /Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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