Pickup Truck Carrying Vegetables Crashes into Utility Pole in Korat: 1 Dead

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A pickup truck overloaded with vegetables lost control and crashed into a utility pole on the Chok Chai-Det Udom road in Nakhon Ratchasima province, leaving one dead and another seriously injured.

 

The crash occurred at approximately 04:35 on 12 January. Rescue personnel from the Sawang Metta Foundation, Nong Bunnak branch, received a report of the incident and rushed to the scene near Nong Bunnak Subdistrict, Nong Bunnak District, in Korat.

 

Upon arrival, the rescue team found a black Isuzu pickup truck (registration number from Nakhon Ratchasima) overturned by the roadside. The vehicle’s roof was damaged and crushed, with its rear cargo bed had detached from the chassis. A large quantity of fresh vegetables, including chillies, morning glory, cucumbers, and kale, was scattered across the area. A utility pole was also found broken from the impact.

 

Trapped inside the vehicle were two individuals: the driver and a passenger. Using hydraulic rescue tools, rescuers managed to extract both men from the wreckage. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Mr Natthakorn Onbuakhao, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, Mr Rachun Pongmee, 30, sustained critical injuries and was transported to Nong Bunnak Hospital for urgent medical attention.

 

Police investigator Pol. Lt. Nukoon Petchking from Nong Bunnak Police Station conducted an initial investigation at the scene and believes that overloading was a factor in this crash. Authorities are working to confirm the cause of the crash and are gathering evidence for further investigation.

 

-- 2025-01-13