Storm Topples Tree Onto Pickup Truck, Killing Driver and Critically Injuring Passenger

[Georgealbert]

 

 

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A massive tree was uprooted by a violent rainstorm and collapsed onto a pickup truck, killing one and leaving another in critical condition, at approximately 19:00 on September 18.

 

Officers from Klaeng Police Station in Rayong Province received a report of a fallen tree crushing a pickup truck on Route 344 between Ban Bueng and Klaeng. The incident occurred near kilometre marker 89, in the Khao Wang Chik curve, heading towards Chonburi in Moo 8, Krasae Bon Subdistrict, Klaeng District. Local authorities immediately coordinated with medical personnel from Klaeng Hospital and rescue workers from the Buddhist Association of Relief.

 

 

Upon arriving at the scene, they found a large tree lying across a red Isuzu pickup truck with the license plate from Rayong. The vehicle had been completely crushed, with the cabin caved in. The 67-year-old male driver was found dead inside the vehicle, with fatal head injuries caused by the impact. His wife, who was seated in the front passenger seat, was found critically injured. Rescuers urgently extracted her from the wreckage and transported her to Klaeng Hospital for emergency treatment.

An initial investigation revealed that the couple had just attended a relative's funeral in Pak Nam Prasae, Klaeng District. On their way home, a sudden and severe rainstorm hit the area, accompanied by strong winds. As they drove, a large tree along the roadside, unable to withstand the storm’s force, collapsed onto their vehicle.

Investigations are ongoing regarding the fatal incident.

 

-- 2024-09-19

 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

On their way home, a sudden and severe rainstorm hit the area, accompanied by strong winds. As they drove, a large tree along the roadside, unable to withstand the storm’s force, collapsed onto their vehicle.

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