Four Killed, Five Injured in Nakhon Sawan Minivan Collision with Lorry

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A devastating road crash in Nakhon Sawan province has claimed the lives of four people, including a Buddhist monk, and left five others critically injured. The crash occurred at approximately 07:10 on 26 February, at the Kok Kwai Yai intersection on the Nong Bua-Don Kha Road in Tha Tako district.

 

Authorities received an emergency report from Nong Bua Police Station regarding a collision between a minivan and a lorry with a trailer, in Moo 16, Don Kha subdistrict. According to initial findings, the minivan crashed at speed into the rear of the lorry, resulting in severe damage, with the side and roof of the minivan being ripped off.

 

Emergency responders from the Chaokhun Phat Rescue Association (Nong Bua), Tha Tako Hospital’s emergency medical team, Rom Sai Phaisalee Rescue Unit, and Phutthai Sawan Rescue Team were immediately dispatched to the scene. They found four people dead at the site, including a Buddhist monk, while five others suffered critical injuries. Two of the casualties had been thrown onto the road, while the rest were found still in their seats.

 

Rescue teams worked swiftly to extract and remove  the injured and deceased from the wreckage. The injured were provided with emergency first aid before being transported to Tha Tako Hospital for further medical treatment. The identities of the victims are yet to be fully disclosed, pending notification of their families.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Factors such as driver fatigue, road conditions, and vehicle mechanical issues are being examined to determine the cause of the collision..

 

-- 2025-02-26

 

[Moonlover]

This is second rear end shunt in about a week (the other being the burnt out Mercedes) where the result was devastating due to the fact the truck has an extended rear load bed with no  "rear impact guard." They are a serious hazard on Thailand's roads, yet nothing is done about it.

[ChrisY1]

Stupid driver! Rear enders take out so many in Thailand! And the cops? 

[Classic Ray]

1 hour ago, Moonlover said:

This is second rear end shunt in about a week (the other being the burnt out Mercedes) where the result was devastating due to the fact the truck has an extended rear load bed with no  "rear impact guard." They are a serious hazard on Thailand's roads, yet nothing is done about it.

This is because it is just an increased cost for the operators with no

benefit to them. They are selfish and most of them can’t even keep the lights working properly. Government don’t care enough to pass useful legislation, too much concentration on individuals making money, not caring for the electorate.

[hotchilli]

The photo says it all... passengers had no chance

[cowellandrew]

7 hours ago, Moonlover said:

This is second rear end shunt in about a week (the other being the burnt out Mercedes) where the result was devastating due to the fact the truck has an extended rear load bed with no  "rear impact guard." They are a serious hazard on Thailand's roads, yet nothing is done about it.

I was surprised by trucks in the USA with no side impact crash protect, especially as they have lots of intersections,

[Ctkong]

Speeding kills. 

[cardinalblue]

Do you really think he was speeding?

 

air bags?

[NorthernRyland]

Do Thai people understand why speeding is dangerous? They seem to not. Even the posted speed limits (which aren't followed anyways) are often far too fast for the area. You have kids at university trying to do U-turns where cars are going 90+km/hour. It's totally mental but seems outside their mentally to grasp.