Four Injured as Minivan Crashes into Streetlight After Lorry Collision in Phatthalung

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A road crash occurred in Phatthalung when an 18-wheeler lorry crashed into the rear of a minivan, causing it to veer off the road and collide with a streetlight. The minivan sustained extensive damage, and four people were injured. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.

The incident took place on the Asia Highway in Moo 3, Cha Muang subdistrict, Khuan Khanun district. Police officers from Khuan Khanun Police Station, led by duty officer Pol. Lt. Apipat Maisuk, were alerted to the crash and rushed to the scene alongside rescue personnel from the Phatthalung emergency services.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered a severely damaged Toyota minivan, registered in Bangkok, which had been struck from behind by the lorry before crashing into a central reservation streetlight. The driver of the minivan, 70-year-old Mr. Preecha Chorpakakaew, suffered a laceration on his lip, pain in both arms, and injuries to his legs, leaving him unable to move. Emergency responders carefully extricated him from the wreckage before transporting him to hospital for treatment.

Inside the minivan, three female Cambodian passengers, who had legally entered Thailand, presumably for tourism, were also injured. They reported general body pain and were taken to Khuan Khanun Hospital for medical attention. Several pieces of luggage and souvenir items inside the vehicle were damaged in the crash.

The lorry driver, identified as 26-year-old Mr. Jirapon, stated that he had been driving in the left lane when the minivan suddenly moved into his path. He was unable to avoid the collision, which resulted in the minivan being pushed off the road and into the streetlight.

Police have confirmed that further investigations will be conducted, including questioning the minivan driver, to establish the exact cause of the crash

-- 2025-03-01