Trust the GPS! 22 wheel trucker overturns in NE

[webfact]

Picture: INN

 

Police and rescue services in the Wang Nam Khiaw area of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, went to the scene where a 22 wheel truck laden with corn had overturned. 

 

Treated for injuries to his body, arms and legs was the driver 42 year old Anusorn who was given first aid before being taken to hospital, reported INN.

 

He said that he had been taking a load of corn from Sa Kaeo to an animal feed factory in Saraburi.

 

The return journey was at night and he was not familiar with the road so he set up his GPS.

 

However it took him down a narrow road and at 2 am he overturned.

 

He tried to summon help after clamboring out but there was no signal.

 

At dawn a member of the public helped him get assistance.

 

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[ikke1959]

Probably the ghost voice of the GPS it is almost Halloween, It surely will not be speeding, driving at night on bad or not  enlighted  roads, a mini sleep or all other things. In daytime it is already dangerous at night even more. Hope he will recover soon

[Mavideol]

at least he didn't blame it on brake failure  555

[keithkarmann]

No Thai is ever to blame.

[KhunLA]

"GPS made me do it"...

Don't see anywhere in the news-blip where he states that.   Simple states he was using GPS.

[KhunBENQ]

This two wheel symbol is for bicycle routes

(or motorbike)

Edited October 29, 2022 by KhunBENQ

[KhunBENQ]

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

"GPS made me do it"...

Don't see anywhere in the news-blip where he states that.   Simple states he was using GPS.

Not sure whether you read the same article:

Quote

The return journey was at night and he was not familiar with the road so he set up his GPS.

 

However it took him down a narrow road and at 2 am he overturned.

What would you see behind "it"?

 

Such things happen worldwide. 18 wheel trucks stuck in suburban housing area, on forest paths etc.

[billd766]

2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Not sure whether you read the same article:

What would you see behind "it"?

 

Such things happen worldwide. 18 wheel trucks stuck in suburban housing area, on forest paths etc.

It depends on how the GPS is set up. ie for the shortest route, the fastest route, use avoid main highways etc.

[swm59nj]

Driving down a narrow road cannot just make you overturn.  Obviously something was done to cause it.  

[AhFarangJa]

[kennw]

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

It depends on how the GPS is set up. ie for the shortest route, the fastest route, use avoid main highways etc.

Even so, night, unfamiliar narrow road, maybe slower speed might have been  prudent. Oh ! forget it. TIT 

[mushroomdave]

Hands up if you agree....Odds are he was looking at the phone!!!!

Most idiot accidents like this are caused by the good old phone but they have to make up some BS excuse to save face/never take responsibility as we all know.....TIT!!!

Edited October 29, 2022 by mushroomdave

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

The return journey was at night and he was not familiar with the road so he set up his GPS.

And the result is obvious... another idiot.

[sammieuk1]

His story is laden in corn bring in a lorry load of chickens for a feed fest ????

[blackshadow]

19 hours ago, KhunLA said:

"GPS made me do it"...

Don't see anywhere in the news-blip where he states that.   Simple states he was using GPS.

false headline.......as usual.....

[blackshadow]

However it took him down a narrow road and at 2 am he overturned.

IF driving a big truck like it states.....surely by going down  such a narrow lane....would not any sane driver think this is NOT right....

But OHHH !!! I FORGOT.... he is a THAI driver !!!!!