Six-Wheel Lorry Crashes into 22-Wheel Truck in Chonburi, Killing One

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A six-wheel lorry crashed into the rear of a 22-wheel truck on the motorway in Chonburi, leaving one dead and another injured.

The accident occurred on 11 March at kilometre 76 of the Bangkok-bound motorway in Nong Khankok, Mueang Chonburi district. Rescue teams from the Thammarat Mani Rat Foundation and medical personnel from Chonburi Hospital rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the crash.

At the site, emergency responders found a white Isuzu six-wheel lorry had collided with the back of a white Hino 22-wheel truck. The front of the smaller vehicle was completely destroyed, trapping the occupants inside. Rescue workers used hydraulic cutting tools to free the victims, discovering one fatality, Mr. Teerayut who was seated in the passenger seat. He suffered severe chest injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the six-wheel lorry, Mr. Chakree, survived the crash and provided an account of the incident. He stated that he was transporting goods from Pinthong Industrial Estate to Lat Krabang when he suddenly lost consciousness.

“I was talking normally with my colleague just moments before the crash. The next thing I knew, my truck had already hit the vehicle in front,” he explained.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident and will question all involved parties to determine the exact cause of the crash before proceeding with any legal action.

-- 2025-03-12