Storm Hits Ayutthaya, Leaves 9 Year Old Dead After Tree Falls on Roadside Stall

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture from responders.

 

A violent storm swept through Ayutthaya on September 11, bringing heavy rains and powerful winds. The storm caused significant damage along Highway 340, which connects Suphanburi to Taling Chan, in Lad Bua Luang District of Ayutthaya Province. The high winds uprooted several trees, one of which tragically fell onto a roadside food stall, killing one person.

 

Emergency responders, at approximately 17:00, rushed to the scene to assess the damage and provide assistance. Local authorities, including police officers and rescue teams, arrived to manage traffic, clear the debris, and investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The fallen tree crushed a small roti stall that was operating along the roadside.

 

 

Eyewitnesses reported that the storm hit suddenly, with little warning, leaving people with no time to seek shelter. One witness, who had been driving along Highway 340 when the storm struck, described the moment the tree fell: "The wind was so strong, it was bending the trees. Then, out of nowhere, one of them snapped and crashed down onto the food stall. It was terrifying; there was nothing anyone could do."

 

The identity of the deceased was  9 year old boy, who was helping his grandparents, local vendors that have been at the location for years. The 4 year old grandson also there with his brother narrowly escaped injury.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the tree fall, although initial assessments suggest that the combination of heavy rain and strong winds weakened the tree's roots, leading to the collapse.

 

-- 2024-09-12

 

 

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[Donut21]

So sad for the loss of a young life.

[hotchilli]

So young to be sat at a roadside shop instead of in safety at home.