Fatal collision with electric pole kills two, leaving four critically injured in Samut Sakhon

[webfact]

 

Two people tragically lost their lives when their pick-up truck lost control and collided with an electric pole, following the collision, the vehicle was completely wrecked in central Thailand. This heartbreaking incident also left four other passengers critically injured. The accident occurred around 3.30am today, on Sethakit 1 Road in Krathum Baen district, Samut Sakhon.

 

The scene of the accident was one of chaos – black pick-up car wreckage, with the rear crumpled following a violent collision with an electric pole. Inside the damaged vehicle were the perished victims – one man and one woman. The man was identified as Boon Boonnoi, of stateless status with an invalid nationality card. The woman’s identity remains unknown.

 

In addition to the deceased, four injured individuals were found at the scene, all severely hurt and promptly taken to Vichaiwet Om Noi Hospital. Following the incident, a utility pole also fell resulting in the police coordinating with the electricity authority to disconnect power, preventing further potential hazards to the recovery teams and road users, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/road-deaths/fatal-collision-with-electric-pole-kills-two-leaving-four-critically-injured-in-samut-sakhon

 

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[smedly]

16 minutes ago, webfact said:

Two people tragically lost their lives when their pick-up truck lost control

notice the wording, should read "when the driver lost control of their pick-up truck"

 

RIP

[hotchilli]

They weren't hanging around... Jeez

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, smedly said:

notice the wording, should read "when the driver lost control of their pick-up truck"

 

RIP

From the linked report.....

 

.'Hence, it is suspected that the wet and slippery roads or potentially limited visibility might have led to the driver losing control of the vehicle and subsequently colliding with the power line.'

[Bangkok Barry]

black pick-up car wreckage

 

Despite the extent of the wreckage, the pickup clearly isn't black. If you are going to report the colour of the vehicle, which is anyway totally irrelevant, at least get it right. Jeez.

[digger70]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

their pick-up truck lost control and collided with an electric pole,

Yea ,Yea ,Yea ,Driver is Responsible Not the Truck, Driver lost control.

What's the Next Excuse. Power pole jumped in front off the vehicle .

One can't fix stupid.  They will never learn no matter what .

[blackshadow]

On 7/10/2023 at 3:37 PM, PETERTHEEATER said:

From the linked report.....

 

.'Hence, it is suspected that the wet and slippery roads or potentially limited visibility might have led to the driver losing control of the vehicle and subsequently colliding with the power line.'

SO ONE SHOULD DRIVE to the conditions......!!!