Military Vehicle Tyre Blowout Causes Collision with Parked Truck, Saraburi

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

August 19,  a military vehicle en route to a training exercise in Saraburi lost control and collided with a parked trailer after suffering a tyre blowout, resulting in 18 soldiers being injured, two of them seriously. 

 

The incident occurred at kilometre marker 16 on Mittraphap Road, inbound to Saraburi, in Tambon Thap Kwang, Kaeng Khoi District.

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Jaroon Udkhammi, an investigator at Kaeng Khoi Police Station, responded to the accident after receiving a report from the 191 emergency centre. Rescue teams from Por Tek Tung Foundation and Ruamkatanyu Foundation, as well as medical personnel from Thap Kwang, were dispatched to the scene.

 

The military vehicle, a four-wheeled truck bearing the insignia of the military training unit, was found with its right rear tyre blown out, revealing exposed wire. The vehicle was carrying tent frames and other camping equipment in its rear cargo area. The windshield was shattered, and inside the cabin, blood was found on the steering wheel and driver's seat. A note inside identified the vehicle as "Truck No. 6."

 

The collision damaged a parked trailer, which fortunately did not hit the NGV gas tank, preventing a potential explosion or fire risk. The impact left a skid mark over 20 metres long on the road.

 

The military truck belonged to a canine training battalion based in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The soldiers were being transported to a training site in Saraburi when the tyre exploded, leading to the accident. 

Among the 18 injured soldiers, two sustained severe injuries. All were promptly given first aid by rescue workers and transported to Kaeng Khoi Hospital.

 

Mr. Jamlong, 42, the owner of the parked trailer, said he had stopped his vehicle by the roadside when he heard the tyre explode, after which the military vehicle swerved and struck his trailer, causing damage.

 

Police have recorded the scene and are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident. The military truck driver will be questioned once he is discharged from the hospital. 
 

-- 2024-08-20

 

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4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from responders.

 

August 19,  a military vehicle en route to a training exercise in Saraburi lost control and collided with a parked trailer after suffering a tyre blowout, resulting in 18 soldiers being injured, two of them seriously. 

 

The incident occurred at kilometre marker 16 on Mittraphap Road, inbound to Saraburi, in Tambon Thap Kwang, Kaeng Khoi District.

 

Pol. Lt. Col. Jaroon Udkhammi, an investigator at Kaeng Khoi Police Station, responded to the accident after receiving a report from the 191 emergency centre. Rescue teams from Por Tek Tung Foundation and Ruamkatanyu Foundation, as well as medical personnel from Thap Kwang, were dispatched to the scene.

 

The military vehicle, a four-wheeled truck bearing the insignia of the military training unit, was found with its right rear tyre blown out, revealing exposed wire. The vehicle was carrying tent frames and other camping equipment in its rear cargo area. The windshield was shattered, and inside the cabin, blood was found on the steering wheel and driver's seat. A note inside identified the vehicle as "Truck No. 6."

 

The collision damaged a parked trailer, which fortunately did not hit the NGV gas tank, preventing a potential explosion or fire risk. The impact left a skid mark over 20 metres long on the road.

 

The military truck belonged to a canine training battalion based in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The soldiers were being transported to a training site in Saraburi when the tyre exploded, leading to the accident. 

Among the 18 injured soldiers, two sustained severe injuries. All were promptly given first aid by rescue workers and transported to Kaeng Khoi Hospital.

 

Mr. Jamlong, 42, the owner of the parked trailer, said he had stopped his vehicle by the roadside when he heard the tyre explode, after which the military vehicle swerved and struck his trailer, causing damage.

 

Police have recorded the scene and are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident. The military truck driver will be questioned once he is discharged from the hospital. 
 

-- 2024-08-20

 

- Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information.

 

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Probably the driver jammed the brakes. So there was no training for this kind of fate/incident earlier.😳