Woman Killed as Truck Overturns in Korat

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

At approximately 06:00 on December 22, a crash occurred on Mittraphap Road near kilometre marker 67 in front of the Wardog Military Dog Battalion in Nong Sarai, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima. A truck carrying rice overturned after crashing into a large road sign, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries to the driver.

 

Police from Nong Sarai Police Station, led by Pol Col Suphachai Viboonsuksan, along with traffic police, highway patrol officers, rescue workers from Sawang Witthaya Thammasathan Foundation, and crane operators, rushed to the scene following the report.

 

The crash involved an 18-wheeler Nissan truck, which had collided with a large directional sign, causing the truck to overturn. The impact detached the container loaded with rice, scattering its contents and partially crushing the truck’s cab and dislodging the CNG cylinders. Fortunately, no explosion occurred, as authorities quickly sprayed water to disperse any leak and cool the cylinders to prevent potential combustion.

 

The truck driver, identified as 30-year-old Mr Phongsak sustained severe injuries, including the amputation of one of his hands at the wrist and deep lacerations to his leg. A female passenger, identified as Ms Nattanun, was crushed under the detached container. Despite rescue efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

According to Pol Lt Col Boonlai Chaitip, Deputy Inspector (Investigation), preliminary investigations suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. The truck was transporting rice from the northeastern region towards Saraburi when the incident occurred. The vehicle lost control, veering into the road sign before overturning and dislodging the heavily loaded container.

 

The crash caused significant damage, including the destruction of government property. Authorities have stated that further investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause and take appropriate legal action against the driver.

 

-- 2024-12-23

 

[JoePai]

A truck carrying rice overturned after crashing into a large road sign

 

Maybe not large enough ?