72-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole in Bangkok

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders

 

An incident occurred on 10 February when a 72-year-old man lost control of his Honda HR-V and crashed into a utility pole in central Bangkok.

 

At around 15:30, emergency services from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation responded to a report of a car crash on Rama 6 Road, near Soi 11, in the Rong Mueang area of Pathumwan District. Upon arrival, responders found the vehicle facing in the wrong direction, on Rama 1 Road, and discovered the driver, Mr. Thanaphong, severely injured and bleeding from his head and body. 

 

He was promptly removed from the vehicle and given first aid before being transported to Hua Chiew Hospital. Nearby, a utility pole had been snapped in half from the impact of the crash.

 

A witness, Mr. Chaliyo, 50, who was working across the street at the time of the incident, stated that he saw the car speeding down the road from Rama 1 towards Rama 6. The vehicle appeared to lose control and hit the pole with such force that it broke in two. He further mentioned that the pole slowly toppled after the impact.

 

Mr. Chaliyo clarified that he did not see any other vehicles involved or pedestrians crossing the road, but noted that the Honda did not appear to brake before the crash. It looked like the driver either had a sudden lapse in concentration or might have fallen asleep, he suggested.

 

Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, though initial reports point to potential health issues affecting the driver.

 

-- 2025-02-12