Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up in Saraburi Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A devastating nine-vehicle collision on Mittraphap Road in Muak Lek district, Saraburi province, has left one person dead and four others injured, including an eight-year-old girl. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the collision.

 

The crash occurred at kilometre 29 on the inbound lane towards Saraburi. Among the vehicles involved were a saloon car, pickup trucks, a 10-wheel lorry, a raw milk tanker, and an 18-wheel articulated lorry carrying rice. The driver of the 18-wheeler, who collided with the rear of a 10-wheel lorry, was trapped inside his cab. Despite rescue workers’ efforts to free him using hydraulic cutting tools, he succumbed to his injuries before he could be extracted. He has been identified as Mr. Rewat 47.

 

The other four injured victims were travelling in a burgundy Isuzu pickup truck. Among them were a young girl (8), two women with minor injuries, and the girl’s mother, who was critically wounded and rushed to Kaeng Khoi Hospital. The others received first aid at the scene before being taken to Muak Lek Hospital.

 

The collision led to severe traffic congestion, with oil leaking from the damaged vehicles onto the road. Emergency services worked quickly to clear the wreckage and restore the flow of traffic.

 

Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and dashcam recordings to determine the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that a combination of wet road conditions due to rain and poor visibility may have contributed to the pile-up.

A car driver involved in the crash reported that while approaching the scene, he noticed vehicles already at a standstill. As he attempted to steer away and stop, his car was suddenly struck by an oncoming lorry.

 

Police from Muak Lek Police Station, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Wanlop Anwong, are continuing their inquiries and have called in the drivers involved for questioning. Further investigations will focus on whether speeding, driver error, or road conditions played a role in the deadly crash.

 

-- 2025-03-14