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A minibus transporting passengers from Suphanburi to Bangkok was involved in a crash early morning on 21 February, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 05:45 on Highway 340 in Moo 2, Takhak, Bangpla Ma District, Suphanburi.

 

According to Lieutenant Colonel Rittipong Mapakhe, Deputy Investigating Officer of Bangpla Ma Police Station, authorities were alerted to the crash involving the overturned minibus, which had obstructed both lanes of the road. Emergency rescue personnel promptly arrived at the scene to assist the 11 individuals, including passengers and the driver, who sustained injuries. They received initial first aid before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

 

Upon inspection, officials discovered a pickup truck loaded with cargo parked nearby, with a damaged front-right tyre, as well as a green car that had flipped onto its roof. Additionally, a trailer truck carrying steel rods had veered off the road and ended up in the central reservation, with significant front-end damage. One tree was reported downed as a result of the collisions. The incident caused severe traffic congestion in both directions, leading to lengthy delays for motorists travelling into Bangkok and back to Suphanburi.

 

Mr. Somsak, the 59-year-old driver of the minibus, stated that he was driving at approximately 80 kilometres per hour while carrying 10 passengers when he encountered a concrete road work barrier, protruding onto the road. Unable to evade the obstruction, he crashed into it, causing the minibus to overturn and injure those on board. He remarked that if he had been driving any faster, the consequences could have been fatal.

 

Furthermore, a secondary collision,  involving the trailer truck occurred. The driver, Mr. Boonsong, 40, reported that he saw the minibus crash into the barrier, leading him to brake suddenly. However, he was unable to stop in time and subsequently crashed into the barrier, causing his vehicle to lose control and end up in the central reservation, after hitting the pickup and green car, which flipped over. 

 

Mr Boonsong suffered minor injuries to his left hand, while the pickup and car drivers, who were not named, only had minor cuts and bruises.

 

Highway 340, which connects Bangkok and Suphanburi, is currently undergoing road repairs, resulting in frequent crash in the area. Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash.

 

-- 2025-02-22

 

Every day, every hour there are way too many vehicle accidents in Thailand. Some minor, many fatal.

This will only get worse, not better in the LOS until the government and DMV make stricter laws and mandatory vehicle inspections......