Calls for Traffic Light Installation at 'Wat Chai Intersection' Amid Weekly Accidents

[webfact]

 

An accident involving a sedan colliding with a fully loaded pickup truck occurred at the T-junction near Wat Klong Mongkol, Moo 1, Chakabok Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province.

 

The collision resulted in immediate injuries to three individuals. Closed-circuit cameras revealed that the sedan driver, speeding without caution. Local residents urge authorities to install traffic lights to enhance road safety, reported Daily News.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Picture: Daily News

 

On February 7th, Pol. Lt. Somphorn Janphung, from Ban Khai Police Station, investigated the scene. The accident involved a white Isuzu MU-X sedan (license plate: ขก-5153 Rayong) crashing into a Toyota Hiace pickup truck (license plate: 3ฒฎ-9250 Bangkok) transporting goods.

 

The crash caused significant damage at the T-junction near Wat Klong Mongkol. Among the injured were Ms. Nongchan Jan-on, 41, from Prachinburi, the pickup truck driver, and Mr. George, 71, a German national, the sedan driver, accompanied by his wife. All were promptly transported to Bangkok Rayong Hospital.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Local inquiries suggest that the accident hotspot, known as the "Heart Intersection," lacks adequate warning signals, leading to frequent collisions. Residents emphasize the urgent need for traffic authorities to address the issue by installing traffic lights, given the high volume of traffic passing through the area, coupled with recurrent accidents.

 

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[huangnon]

There are a lot of unmarked crossroads East of Rayong, especially roads going to the beach. Caution required..

 

Usual suspects: SUV Emperors + delivery van morons = carnage ensuing.

[retarius]

My god but I hate those vans. Seems that this driver was not at fault, but on highways lots of these guys drive like madmen.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Local inquiries suggest that the accident hotspot, known as the "Heart Intersection," lacks adequate warning signals, leading to frequent collisions. Residents emphasize the urgent need for traffic authorities to address the issue by installing traffic lights, given the high volume of traffic passing through the area, coupled with recurrent accidents

Lobby the governor or local "Big Man"

[VocalNeal]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Local inquiries suggest that the accident hotspot, known as the "Heart Intersection," lacks adequate warning signals, leading to frequent collisions.

 

..and yet the wrecked pickup is almost leaning on a stop sign.🤔

[Thailand J]

The location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjqF6UKqsC5UyGjW9

[alien365]

Why don't they save everyone the hassle and just add speed bumps? I hate it when traffic lights are added that do not consider the amount of traffic at a junction. Slow them down. A simple roundabout would also solve the issue if people cared enough to use them properly.

[Captor]

Considering no one respects traffic lights there will become even more accidents with lights.