Bus collides with truck in central Thailand due to brake failure

[webfact]

 

A bus carrying a group of 25 teachers experienced brake failure while descending a hill in Prachin Buri province, Central Thailand, leading to a collision with a 22-wheel truck.

 

The accident, which occurred in the Nadi district, Prachin Buri, left several passengers injured, with three sustaining serious injuries.

 

In the aftermath of the brake failure, the tour bus driver lost control and crashed into the rear of a Volvo articulated truck carrying logs. The impact caused the bus to overturn, leaving passengers scrambling to escape through the windows. The injured were immediately attended to by rescue units and transferred to local hospitals for treatment.

The bus, originating from Thep Udom Phitthaya School in Surin province, was en route to Prachin Kalyani School in the city of Prachinb Buri. The visit was part of a professional development excursion for the teachers. Those who were not seriously injured or chose not to go to the hospital were taken to a nearby checkpoint to await further transportation arranged by the school.

The bus driver, Luan Wijit, recounted that the vehicle was functioning normally until it began the descent when it experienced a mechanical issue, and the brakes failed. Despite efforts to control the bus, collision with the truck ahead was inevitable. Anawil, the 31 year old truck driver, was unaware of the impending disaster until he felt the impact from behind.

 

Police officials from the Highway Police Station at Nadi checkpoint promptly coordinated with the school to organise alternative transportation for the unharmed teachers. They also launched an investigation into the exact cause of the accident, reported KhaoSod.

 

The stretch of road where the accident occurred, particularly the descent from the hill, spanning 6 kilometres and notorious for frequent accidents, will likely come under scrutiny following this incident. The curve at the shrine of Pu Tone and the approach to the hill have been identified as common sites for traffic accidents.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-30

 

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[flyingtlger]

 

Sure $hit happens but way too many preventable accidents happen like this is Thailand......

 

[smedly]

you are responsible for making sure the vehicle you are in charge of is road worthy, your excuse (brake failure) is still still your fault 

[ikke1959]

Thailand the hub of brake failures.... not the lack of driving skills, but always blame something or someone else...

Edited March 29 by ikke1959

[NE1]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The bus driver, Luan Wijit, recounted that the vehicle was functioning normally until it began the descent when it experienced a mechanical issue, and the brakes failed. Despite efforts to control the bus, collision with the truck ahead was inevitable. Anawil, the 31 year old truck driver, was unaware of the impending disaster until he felt the impact from behind.

I was driving too fast and the brakes couldn't slow me down in time before I collided with another vehicle.

This isn't brake failure .

[Almer]

Every thing was going so well until he came to the hill, no sense  idiot riding the foot brake down hill. 

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A bus carrying a group of 25 teachers experienced brake failure while descending a hill in Prachin Buri province, Central Thailand, leading to a collision with a 22-wheel truck.

The hill must be just out of the photo?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The stretch of road where the accident occurred, particularly the descent from the hill, spanning 6 kilometres and notorious for frequent accidents,

Burnt out brakes.... 

[hkt83100]

Looks more like a brain failure. In driving school I was taught to use the same gear downhill like uphill. But what is a driving school anyway?

[newbee2022]

More or less a failure of driving ability of the driver.🙏

[Grumpy one]

Once more the reporters got it WRONG

The head line should be

           BRAIN FAILURE

[worgeordie]

You would think HGV and Bus drivers would know ,going down hill

you change to a lower gear ,let the engine slow you down ,don't ride

with the foot on the brake , or even knock it into neutral and coast down,

which I am sure happens .....to save fuel .

 

regards Worgeordie 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Brakes failed.......bus lost control.......My goodness! I wonder what could have caused that......🤔