Employee Shuttle Van Crashes into Lorry, Killing Driver and Injuring Seven

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A staff shuttle van crashed into the rear of a 10-wheeler lorry in Lopburi, leaving the driver dead at the scene and seven passengers injured. Authorities suspect the crash was caused by the van driver falling asleep at the wheel, as no skid marks were found at the site.

 

The accident occurred on Highway 21 (Saraburi-Lom Sak) at kilometre marker 36/900 in Khok Salung Subdistrict, Phatthana Nikhom District, during the morning of 20 February. Police Lieutenant Kong­sak Mukdamuang, an investigator from Khok Salung Police Station, received the report and immediately coordinated with emergency responders from Phatthana Nikhom Hospital and Ruamkatanyu Foundation.

 

Upon arrival, rescue teams found a white Toyota van with severe front-end damage. The driver, identified as Mr Anupong, was killed on impact, his body trapped in the wreckage. Seven employees, both male and female, were injured, with some in critical condition, and were heard crying for help.

 

Rescue personnel provided first aid before transporting the injured to hospital. Approximately 300 metres from the crash site, an Isuzu 10-wheeler lorry with a damaged rear was found parked on the roadside, its number plate having fallen off due to the impact.

 

Preliminary investigations indicate that the lorry had been travelling in the left lane while the van, carrying employees to their morning shift, slammed into its rear. With no evidence of braking at the scene, police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel.

 

Authorities have detained the lorry driver for questioning and will interview the injured passengers to determine the exact cause of the accident.

 

-- 2025-02-21

 

[flyingtlger]

This is happening way too often.

I'm getting desensitized to this type of news ......

[ChrisY1]

Undertaking......driving like this is good for business!