Truck Crash on Expressway: 16 Vehicles Wrecked, 17 Injured

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture from responders.

 

An incident occurred on the Kanchanaphisek Expressway on the evening of September 22, when a  truck experienced brake failure, leading to a massive collision involving 16 vehicles. The incident left 17 people injured, prompting authorities to close the expressway for over an hour to manage the situation.

 

At around 17:00, it was reported that the multi-vehicle crash took place at kilometre marker 18+600 on the Kanchanaphisek Expressway. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately to aid the injured and clear the wreckage, with traffic halted for more than an hour.

 

 

By 18:30, some lanes were reopened, though rescue teams continued working to remove the damaged vehicles. The use of heavy-duty tow trucks was required to clear the scene and restore full traffic flow.

 

Dashcam footage (below) from one of the vehicles involved captured the moment of the accident. A long line of cars had slowed down near the end of the Chao Phraya River bridge when a 22-wheel container truck, traveling at high speed, failed to stop and plowed into the waiting vehicles. The crash resulted in a chain-reaction pile-up, causing widespread destruction.

 

Among the 16 vehicles involved were sedans, pickup trucks, trailers, and a gas tanker. Cars were scattered across the expressway in what was described as a chaotic scene. The Samut Prakan Emergency Medical Services Command Centre coordinated with Pra Nakhon Radio Centre to dispatch ambulances and volunteer teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation to assist the injured. Nearby hospitals were also notified to prepare for incoming patients.

 

In total, 17 people were injured, including the driver of the truck responsible for the crash. Fortunately, all injuries were reported to be minor to moderate, with all victims receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. 

 

-- 2024-09-23

 

 

 

 

 

[bkk6060]

On his phone?

[watchcat]

What a mess!

[Geoffggi]

Back to the old favorite even though no one believes a word - Either fell asleep or on the phone ...................LOL 

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

[Korat Kiwi]

Yep, lack of attention by the truck driver most likely.  But as has already been mentioned, the old throw away line... brakes no work. 

 

Hey mister policeman how about you reply with 'excuse no work'. 

[brianthainess]

If he had fallen asleep, or been on his phone, I would have though that hitting the first vehicle would have woken you up/got your attention, to apply the brakes, at no time it seems that the brakes are applied as it comes to a rolling stop, having said that for a complete failure of the AIR brakes, on both the trailer and tractor unit would be very unusual, but the foot valves can fail, then it's time to use the emergency brake, also air operated, and at no point does he seem to change into a lower gear, although that wouldn't be that easy while trying to steer it. Only an inspection of the brake system by a qualified  Truck technician, could revile the truth. Sorry I can't help today cops, as Falang can not, only Thai Mechanics allowed............. 

[MalcolmB]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Fortunately, all injuries were reported to be minor to moderate,

Amulets

[Gsxrnz]

The brakes failed because the muppet didn't apply his foot to the pedal.

 

The air in air-brakes keep the brake shoes off the drums.

 

When air-brakes "fail" due to loss of compressed air, the brakes slam on.

 

The failed brakes excuse always makes me laugh.

[mran66]

Most likely a typo, rather a brain failure 

[webfact]

Crash course in chaos: 22-wheeled truck causes traffic jam
by Bob Scott

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

A 22-wheeled truck collided with 16 other vehicles yesterday, causing mayhem and gridlock on Kanchanaphisek Road in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng district.

 

The chaos unfolded around 5pm, yesterday, September 22, on the Bang Phli-Suksawat stretch of the southern ring road, with rescue teams rushing to the scene after receiving frantic reports. The crash forced a complete closure of the road for about an hour as emergency services tended to the injured and police battled to clear the wreckage.

 

The shocking incident created several kilometres of tailbacks, causing a nightmare for drivers heading towards Pak Nam and Bang Na. Thankfully, by 6.30pm, authorities managed to partially reopen the road, bringing some relief to those stuck in the massive traffic jam.

A 51 year old eyewitness, Prasert Ketbung, whose vehicle was caught up in the carnage, described the scene as absolute chaos.

“Traffic was already slowing down when suddenly the huge truck ploughed into several cars, pickup trucks, and even a gas truck.”

 

Investigators are now probing the cause of this catastrophic accident to uncover what triggered the shocking multi-vehicle pile-up.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-09-23