Picture from bystanders.

 

The incident occurred in Chachoengsao when a truck driver lost control and crashed into several parked cars outside a noodle restaurant, smashing into a power pole and igniting in flames. Despite efforts to save the driver, he tragically died in the wreckage.

 

At around 16:20 on September 17, Pol. Lt. Nontasit Phongsirikornkul, the investigative officer of Bang Nam Priao Police Station, Chachoengsao, received reports of a crash involving a truck on Suwinthawong Road in Sala Daeng Subdistrict. The truck had smashed into cars parked outside a restaurant and burst into flames, killing the truck driver. Several vehicles were severely damaged.

 

 

Upon arriving at the scene, authorities discovered a white Hino truck with license plate number from Chachoengsao had collided with a Honda sedan, a Toyota Revo pickup truck and a Toyota Vios sedan. All vehicles were heavily damaged, with one power pole completely knocked over. Fire had engulfed the front of the truck, but locals managed to contain it before it spread. The truck driver's body was found trapped in the vehicle, his legs pinned under the dashboard. Rescue teams used hydraulic cutters to extract his body, which was badly burned.

 

Eyewitnesses revealed that the accident began when a LPG gas truck scraped against the vehicle, causing the truck to lose control and plow into the parked vehicles. The impact caused the power pole to snap, resulting in electrical sparks. Passersby rushed to help, with some using buckets of water to try to extinguish the fire. However, the fire quickly grew, forcing the rescuers to abandon their efforts. Unfortunately, the driver's legs were stuck, and he was unable to escape as the flames overtook him.

 

Wanlisa, the owner of one of the damaged sedans, recounted the terrifying moment. She had just parked her car with her family in Chachoengsao, intending to return to Bangkok after a day out. Fortunately, the family had just stepped out of the car to eat when the accident happened. "It was pure luck that no one in my family was hurt. We had only just parked, and moments later, we heard a loud crash and saw the truck plowing into the parked cars," she said, visibly shaken by the ordeal.

Authorities have since sent the truck driver's body to Bang Nam Priao Hospital for further examination. The gas truck driver is in police custody and will be questioned about the incident. Tow trucks were brought in to remove the damaged vehicles, and further investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash.

 

Police have stated that they will proceed with legal action once all the facts have been gathered and interviews with the involved parties are complete.

 

Video of the incident from Thai news media below.

 

-- 2024-09-18

 

 

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The impact caused the power pole to snap, resulting in electrical sparks. Passersby rushed to help, with some using buckets of water to try to extinguish the fire.

 

I always thought that water on an electrical fire was a bad thing, but I suppose that it is better than nothing.

Full marks to the guys trying to extricate the driver.

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The gas truck driver is in police custody and will be questioned about the incident.

He's got some answers to come up with?