Popular Post webfact Posted September 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2023 A terrifying escape from death unfolded in Nakhon Sawan province when a crane lorry’s brakes failed, causing the vehicle to veer off, hitting a roadside shop, and causing severe damage. The incident, which took place yesterday, reportedly resulted in a noodle shop owner being scalded by boiling water. The driver insisted that he hadn’t consumed alcohol prior to the incident. The crane, belonging to a company, was found parked across the road after it had ploughed into a roadside pork and rice shop, causing extensive damage. Additionally, two other nearby shops, a noodle shop, and a grocery store, as well as a car repair garage and three motorcycles, were also heavily damaged. One casualty was reported, a woman who owned the noodle shop suffered burns from hot water all over her body. She was given immediate first aid by the rescue team before being taken to Sawan Pracharak Hospital. The 45 year old driver, Phiphatt (surname withheld), did not flee the scene. He reported that he was returning the crane to the company after completing work in Chum Saeng district, Nakhon Sawan. Upon reaching the accident site, he discovered that he was unable to control the vehicle due to a sudden failure of the vehicle’s air system, which controls the brakes and transmission. by Nattapong Westwood Image courtesy of Khaosod Online Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) That's funny, I thought no air and the brake comes on. But Thailand is special. Or is it only the parking brake side that works like that ? Edited September 19, 2023 by quake 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Should be good for another year without maintenance! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keithkarmann Posted September 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2023 In my 37 years as a truck mechanic I can't recall a truck accident with loss of air pressure causing an accident. In the event of a total lack of air pressure the brakes are actuated. But this is Thailand and we know it is L.O.S. the " Land of Stupid Excuses" 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: Upon reaching the accident site, he discovered that he was unable to control the vehicle due to a sudden failure of the vehicle’s air system, which controls the brakes and transmission. Fair enough, now the lady can sue the hell out of his company on his admission 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: Upon reaching the accident site, he discovered that he was unable to control the vehicle due to a sudden failure of the vehicle’s air system, which controls the brakes and transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: he discovered that he was unable to control the vehicle due to a sudden failure of the vehicle’s air system, which controls the brakes and transmission. Failure of the air system would put the brakes ON and the audio low pressure and gauges would tell you air pressure has dropped, (both of which are never tested, when I have witnessed HGV testing here. . The Air pressure keeps the brakes off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 8 hours ago, quake said: Or is it only the parking brake side that works like that ? No both work like that, but he also said transmission failure which could mean an air clutch fail, thus changing gear would be impossible. That's what gauges and alarms are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 16 minutes ago, brianthainess said: No both work like that, but he also said transmission failure which could mean an air clutch fail, thus changing gear would be impossible. That's what gauges and alarms are for. So his basically telling pork pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinalblue1958 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I think he was speeding and lost control of his vehicle….period 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 21 hours ago, webfact said: Upon reaching the accident site, he discovered that he was unable to control the vehicle due to a sudden failure of the vehicle’s air system, which controls the brakes and transmission. If the air system fails brakes are automatically applied. You need air pressure to release them? Unless the system has been tampered with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 19 hours ago, keithkarmann said: In my 37 years as a truck mechanic I can't recall a truck accident with loss of air pressure causing an accident. In the event of a total lack of air pressure the brakes are actuated. But this is Thailand and we know it is L.O.S. the " Land of Stupid Excuses" I couldn't agree more, but are you are assuming the crane had normal working brakes Over sized brake drums from too much machining and worn brake shoes would send the rig down the road to oblivion such as here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Trax Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 “The driver insisted that he hadn’t consumed alcohol prior to the incident.” Oh, ok, no need for a breathalyzer then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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