Picture from responders.

 

In the early hours of September 15 at 03:00, emergency services were alerted to a serious crash involving a passenger van that had veered off the road near the intersection of Gong Din, located 500 metres from the traffic light junction, heading towards Chanthaburi. The incident occurred in the subdistrict of Gong Din, Klaeng District, Rayong Province.

 

According to reports, the van driver lost control and ran off the road, causing injuries to 11 passengers on board. Among the injured, one individual was trapped inside the vehicle, requiring to freed by responders..

 

Volunteers from the Phutthasat Rescue Foundation promptly arrived on the scene to provide emergency assistance. The injured were quickly transported to Klaeng Hospital for further medical attention. Rescue teams worked to free the trapped individual, and their condition is currently said to be serious by hospital staff.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the incident.

 

-- 2024-09-15

 

 

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26 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

According to reports, the van driver lost control and ran off the road, causing injuries to 11 passengers on board.

 

These vehicles are deathtraps.

12 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

These vehicles are deathtraps.

I rode one ONCE only.

 

Again driver not adapting to the road conditions!!

15 hours ago, LennyW said:

Again driver not adapting to the road conditions!!

Adapting takes skill.... 

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the incident.

 

Multiple choice possibilities:

A: Speeding,  B: Playing with mobil phone,  😄Intoxicated/Yaba,  E: Brake Failure,  F:Lack of Driver Education

 

or..    All of the above

At 3’00 am 🤔

Typical accident in late night hours caused by micro sleep or mobile phone

On 9/15/2024 at 12:24 AM, watchcat said:

 

These vehicles are deathtraps.

Drivers, not vehicles......