Picture from responders.

 

An incident occurred in Buriram province when a 54-year-old man was struck and killed by a train while securing his cattle in a field before heading to vote.

 

At approximately 10:00 on 1 February, police officers from Thamenchai Police Station, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Songtham Sriwongchai, received a report of a fatal train incident near the rice fields behind Butarit Village, Moo 12, Thamenchai Subdistrict, Lam Plai Mat District. Emergency responders, including medical personnel from Lam Plai Mat Hospital and rescue teams from Sawang Janyatham Foundation, were dispatched to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, authorities found a large crowd gathered around the railway tracks. The victim, identified as Mr. Jamroon was discovered with severe head injuries, and skull brain matter was scattered along the tracks. His body lay near the railway line, indicating the force of the impact.

 

According to his wife, Mrs. Thongpaeng 58, her husband had left home around 09:00, telling her he needed to gather firewood for charcoal production before quickly returning to vote. He then led his cattle to a nearby field. After securing them, he was likely heading towards a eucalyptus grove to collect wood when the collision occurred.

 

She further explained that her husband had hearing difficulties, which may have prevented him from detecting the approaching train. Additionally, he was in a hurry to return home in time to cast his vote, possibly leading to a lapse in awareness of his surroundings.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation but believe the incident was a tragic accident caused by a combination of hearing impairment and the victim's urgency to complete his tasks. Residents have been urged to exercise caution when crossing railway tracks, especially in remote areas where safety barriers and signals may not be present.

 

-- 2025-02-02

 

 

Fatally struck while tying up cattle???? Did he tie them to the railings.