Lorry crashes into house after swerving to avoid truck in Thailand

[webfact]

 

A six-wheel lorry veered off the road and crashed into a house in Thailand‘s eastern Chanthaburi province, causing significant damage to the property. The homeowner narrowly escaped injury, while the truck driver stated that a sudden lane change by a pickup truck forced him off the road.

 

The incident occurred yesterday in the Chanthaburi district when the vehicle lost control and slammed into the residence, causing the roof and walls to collapse. The homeowner, Kriang Pongsathavorncharoen, explained that he would typically rest in the area impacted by the crash, but had fortunately gone to bathe at the back of the house. Upon hearing the loud crash, Kriang grabbed his mobile phone and fled to safety.

 

The truck driver, whose vehicle bore the registration number 70-1220 Chanthaburi, claimed that the accident occurred when a pickup truck made an abrupt lane change in close proximity, forcing him to swerve and lose control of his truck. The police are currently investigating the incident, examining the scene and gathering witness statements as evidence to determine the true cause of the accident and commence legal proceedings as appropriate.

 

by Tara Abhasakun

 

Top Photo by Khaosod

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/eastern-thailand/lorry-crashes-into-house-after-swerving-to-avoid-truck-homeowner-unharmed

 

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[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The truck driver, whose vehicle bore the registration number 70-1220 Chanthaburi, claimed that the accident occurred when a pickup truck made an abrupt lane change in close proximity, forcing him to swerve and lose control of his truck. The police are currently investigating the incident, examining the scene and gathering witness statements as evidence to determine the true cause of the accident and commence legal proceedings as appropriate.

I guess they don't believe the driver?

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Upon hearing the loud crash, Kriang grabbed his mobile phone and fled to safety.

Sensible Man.

[mushroomdave]

Let's see what the coppers find (LOL) but I still say most of these unexplained accidents (or "brake failure" / "wet road") are idiots doing this: