Car Crashes into Municipal Garbage Truck, Injuring Two Workers

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A municipal garbage truck in Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani, was struck from behind by a Honda Civic early morning on 28 February, injuring two waste collection workers who were standing at the back of the truck. The accident occurred at around 05:00, in Suan Kulap Soi, Bueng Yitho Subdistrict.

 

Police from Thanyaburi Police Station, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Sastra Sikkhem, along with rescue volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, responded to the scene near Bueng Yitho Medical and Rehabilitation Centre.

 

At the crash site, officers found a white Honda Civic with Bangkok registration plates embedded into the rear of a six-wheel municipal garbage truck from Bueng Yitho Town Municipality. The front of the car was crushed from the impact.

 

Lying on the ground near the crash were two injured waste collection workers, later identified as Mr. Prayoon, 54, and Mr. Piyapong. Both men had sustained severe leg injuries and were heard crying out in pain. Emergency responders provided first aid before transporting them to Thanyaburi Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

 

A fellow waste collection worker, Mr. Adisak, 35, who was standing to the side of the truck at the time, described hearing a loud crash and turning around to see his colleagues trapped against the vehicle.

 

The driver of the car, Ms. Apichayaporn, 29, was seen standing shaken and distressed near the wreckage. She explained to police that she was on her way home when the collision occurred. Her male friend, who arrived at the scene shortly after, told officers that the narrow and poorly lit road made it difficult for her to see the truck in time.

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Sastra recorded details of the collision and ordered the Honda Civic to be towed to Thanyaburi Police Station for further inspection. The driver was also taken in for questioning and an alcohol test, as authorities continue their investigation into the incident.

 

-- 2025-03-01

 

[Geoffggi]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

She explained to police that she was on her way home when the collision occurred. Her male friend, who arrived at the scene shortly after, told officers that the narrow and poorly lit road made it difficult for her to see the truck in time.

 

I think she needs an eyesight test & banned from driving the road does not appear to be so narrow or have poor lighting