Lorry Collides with Pickup and Car in Pattaya, Driver Trapped in Wreckage

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A road crash occurred opposite the Shell petrol station on Sukhumvit Road, North Pattaya, involving a small lorry, a pickup truck, and a car. The collision left one man severely injured and trapped inside his vehicle, requiring emergency rescue efforts.

 

At approximately 12:30 on 22 February, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre received a report of a collision on Sukhumvit Road. Rescue teams, equipped with hydraulic cutting tools, were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, emergency responders found a small white lorry bearing a delivery service sticker, heavily damaged at the front. The driver, identified as Mr Suriyawong, 44, was trapped in the wreckage with both legs pinned under the dashboard. After an extensive rescue operation, he was freed using hydraulic cutters and rushed to Pattaya Patthamakun Hospital. Medical reports confirmed that both his legs had compound fractures, with open wounds exposing the bone.

 

Two other vehicles were also damaged in the incident. A black Toyota Vigo pickup truck suffered severe rear-end damage, while a grey Mazda car sustained impact damage, from the pickup being pushed forward. The pickup truck driver, Mr Wisut, 44, recounted that he was slowing down due to traffic congestion when the lorry suddenly rammed into his vehicle, propelling it into the car in front. He immediately contacted emergency services upon witnessing the lorry driver trapped in his vehicle.

 

Further investigation by authorities uncovered an icebox inside the lorry containing opened beer bottles. Officials suspect that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel or was under the influence of alcohol. A blood alcohol test will be conducted to determine whether intoxication played a role in the collision.

 

Local police have launched an investigation into the incident, with charges potentially pending depending on the results of the driver’s alcohol test.

 

-- 2025-02-23

 

[flyingtlger]

42 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Medical reports confirmed that both his legs had compound fractures, with open wounds exposing the bone.

 

Ouch!!!