Bus Attendant Killed After Falling Under Moving Bus at Prasat Station

[Georgealbert]

 

 

The incident occurred on October 9 when an 8-year-old boy drowned while playing with friends at a water overflow weir near the Phanthumrat Bridge in Klong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet. The boy, identified as a student from a local community school, was playing near the water when he accidentally fell in.

 

According to police reports, the incident happened around 15.00 when the boy and three friends were playing near the edge of the weir. Witnesses described how the boy slipped and fell into the rapidly flowing water, which was notably deeper than one metre due to recent heavy rainfall in the area. The swift current created a dangerous whirlpool that made it impossible for him to resurface.

 

 

Upon realising their friend was missing, the other children quickly ran to nearby adults at a food stall for help. However, the strong current made it too risky for anyone to enter the water. They then called emergency services for assistance.

 

Responders from the Klong Lan Subdistrict and the Kamphaeng Phet Volunteer Rescue Foundation swiftly mobilized over 20 volunteers and divers to the scene. The area, which serves as a local flood control structure, was crowded with onlookers as rescue efforts commenced.

 

After approximately one hour of searching, the rescue team located the boy’s body. The atmosphere was filled with sorrow as the child’s mother and relatives were present, grieving at the sight of the recovery.

 

Local authorities conducted a preliminary investigation and reiterated warnings to the community about the dangers of playing in or near hazardous water areas, especially during heavy rains. They urged parents to keep their children away from risky water sites to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

 

The boy’s body was taken to Klong Lan Hospital for an autopsy before being released to his family.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-10-10