Multi-Vehicle Collision in Ayutthaya Proves a Lucky Escape

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A multi-vehicle crash occurred early morning on January 8, on the Uthai-Phachi Road near the Rojana Industrial Estate Gate C in Uthai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

 

The collision at 06.10, involved a workers transport bus, a pickup truck, and a private car. All three vehicles sustained damage, with the pickup truck suffering the most severe impact. The truck’s left hand side body of the cab was torn open, exposing its chassis.

 

Remarkably, the male driver of the pickup truck sustained only minor injuries, a laceration to his chin, and was able to climb out of the damaged vehicle cab unaided. Rescuers from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Rescue Unit provided first aid at the scene before transporting the injured man to a nearby hospital for further examination and a few stitches.

 

The bus was full of passengers on their way to their workplace and there were no reported injuries. The car driver also did not require any medical attention.

 

 

The scene of the crash falls under the jurisdiction of the local police station, which is now investigating the cause of the crash, in viewing witnesses and reviewing CCTV and dash-cam footage.

 

Initial investigation suggests that all vehicles were traveling in the same direction and the pickup travelling at speed struck the rear of the slower moving bus and was spun around and struck by the following car.

 

Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, particularly on busy routes near industrial zones, where heavy traffic and high speeds can increase the likelihood of crashes.

 

-- 2025-01-09

 

[ChrisY1]

Oh.......another rear end smash! How unusual....again!

 

[lordgrinz]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, particularly on busy routes near industrial zones, where heavy traffic and high speeds can increase the likelihood of crashes.

 

It will fall on deaf ears, especially to any pickup drivers.

[lordgrinz]

2 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Oh.......another rear end smash! How unusual....again!

 

 

The typical drivers reaction time to a dangerous situation is like 1.5 seconds, in the case of a Thai it's measured in minutes. No shock here, nor unusual.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Initial investigation suggests that all vehicles were traveling in the same direction and the pickup travelling at speed struck the rear of the slower moving bus and was spun around and struck by the following car.

Ahhh !