Bus Collides with 10-Wheel Truck on Mittraphap Road, Udon Thani

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture from responders.

 

A road crash occurred on September 22, at 16:15, when an inter provincial passenger bus crashed into the rear of a 10-wheel truck along Mittraphap Road 2 in the Non Sa-at district. 

 

The incident took place on the outbound section of the road, heading towards Khon Kaen, in the ongoing road works. The collision left several passengers injured and led to significant traffic congestion in the area.

 

 

Rescue teams were promptly dispatched to the scene to assist the injured. Several victims received immediate on-site medical attention before being transferred to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The exact number of injured passengers has yet to be confirmed, but initial reports suggest multiple injuries, none of which appear to be life-threatening.

 

The bus, which was traveling from Udon Thani, collided with the rear of the truck, which was believed to be parked or moving slowly due to the roadwork. The impact caused severe damage to the front of the bus, with shattered windows and crumpled front end.

 

Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident, with early speculation pointing to poor visibility and road conditions due to the construction work.

 

-- 2024-09-23

 

 

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident, with early speculation pointing to poor visibility and road conditions due to the construction work.

 

A normal driver (hard to find in Thailand) would have reduced his speed to a creeping speed in this case.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The bus, which was traveling from Udon Thani, collided with the rear of the truck, which was believed to be parked or moving slowly due to the roadwork. The impact caused severe damage to the front of the bus, with shattered windows and crumpled front end.

Driver not paying attention yet again.

[Will B Good]

I suspect I already know the answer.....but are there any controls placed on these drivers?

 

Spy in the cab

No mobiles

No drugs

Breathalyzer tests

Advanced driving skills

 

Anything???

[lordgrinz]

6 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

A normal driver (hard to find in Thailand) would have reduced his speed to a creeping speed in this case.

 

As usual, Thai's blame everything, and everyone else, don't expect them to take responsibility in an accident.....make sure you have front and rear facing dashcams, here in Thailand they are pretty much a must have.

[portisaacozzy]

41 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Driver not paying attention yet again.

looks like drivers head hit the windscreen.

[watchcat]

45 minutes ago, portisaacozzy said:

looks like drivers head hit the windscreen.

 

We can only hope so.

[MalcolmB]

5 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

We can only hope so.

Nasty.

 

[watchcat]

13 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Nasty.

 

 

I think not, he was in charge of the bus and shou'ld have acted like it. He didn't, so he must accept some flak.

[The Old Bull]

Busses underpowered, once they get up to speed they hate slowing down.