Picture from responders.

 

A 70-year-old man was killed when a massive banyan tree fell onto his house during a heavy rainstorm late at night. The accident occurred at around 23:00 on 13 September in Mueang District, Prachinburi Province.

 

Rescue volunteers from the Sawang Bampen Thammasathan Foundation were alerted to the scene where they found a two-story wooden house, completely collapsed, with a large banyan tree crushing the roof. Under the debris, they discovered the lifeless body of the homeowner, identified as Mr. Wichai, 70, lying face-up, trapped under the wreckage. Rescue workers had to wait for the electricity to be safely cut off before they could retrieve the body.

 

 

A neighbour, Mr. Pornchai, who lives next door, told reporters that he had been watching television when he heard a loud crash. He asked his son to check outside, where they saw that the house had collapsed. The victim was trapped inside the debris, prompting them to immediately call the village head and rescue authorities.

 

Mr. Wichai, who lived alone in the house, was said to sleep on the second floor. It is believed that the heavy rains caused the 50-year-old banyan tree to fall, crushing the house and causing the victim to fall from the second floor to the ground level. The victim's son and relatives were present at the scene, visibly distraught.

 

Police have sent the body for an autopsy at Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital. Investigators will conduct a thorough examination of the scene before the body is released to the family for funeral arrangements.
 

-- 2024-09-15

 

 

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Death is rarely a good thing, but how you die can make a difference.

Hopefully Kh Wichai died a quick and painless death whilst asleep.