In a crash on the Petchkasem Road near Phang Nga, a trailer truck collided with a bus, sparking an intense fire that claimed the life of the truck driver. His partner managed to escape just moments before the flames consumed the vehicle.

 

The incident occurred on November 9 at approximately 22:25. Police Lieutenant Weerapat Khaekmuang from the Takua Thung Police Station responded to reports of a collision on the inbound lane to Phuket, near the U-turn by Saeng Tawan Safari in Tha Yu Subdistrict, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga.

 

Upon arrival, authorities found the trailer truck, bearing registration from Surat Thani, completely engulfed in flames. The rear trailer, was also heavily damaged. The bus, with license from Phang Nga, sustained rear-end damage from the impact. The driver of the truck, Mr. Peerawat, age 27, was tragically killed at the scene.

 

Initial investigations revealed that Mr. Peerawat had been transporting rubber sheets from Nakhon Si Thammarat to the Ao Makham Port in Phuket. He was accompanied by his girlfriend, Ms. Kusuma, who was seated in the cab. As the truck neared the U-turn, it crashed into the back of a bus waiting to make a turn, causing a fire that rapidly engulfed the truck and trailer.

 

Ms. Kusuma managed to escape in time, but Mr. Peerawat was trapped inside the vehicle and unable to get out. Firefighters extinguished the flames and recover his charred remains. His body was sent to Phang Nga Hospital for further examination.

 

Both vehicles were towed to Takua Thung Police Station, where authorities are investigating the exact cause of the incident.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-11-11

 

Lucky girl, hope you move on and find a better driver next time.

On 11/11/2024 at 4:58 AM, Georgealbert said:

recover his charred remains. His body was sent to Phang Nga Hospital for further examination.

 

Sadly, not much to see I would have thought.

RIP truck driver.

On 11/11/2024 at 4:58 AM, Georgealbert said:

As the truck neared the U-turn, it crashed into the back of a bus waiting to make a turn, causing a fire that rapidly engulfed the truck and trailer.

Bloody U-turns claim lives again and again.

Bus in the dark standing on the lane.