Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A mother and her autistic son narrowly escaped drowning after their car rolled into a canal in Khlong Ha, Pathum Thani, while she was closing the gate of their home. A bystander jumped into the water and smashed the car window to pull them out just before the vehicle was completely submerged.

 

The incident occurred at 11:30 on 29 March, near Wat Sawaeng, along the Khlong Ha canal road. Traffic police from Khlong Ha Police Station, local rescue teams, and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation rushed to the scene.

 

At the site, bystanders found the bronze Toyota Yaris, registered in Bangkok, already sinking. A man had jumped into the canal and managed to break the car’s window to rescue the woman and her child. The boy had swallowed some water and was immediately taken to Bangpakok 2 Rangsit Hospital for medical attention.

 

According to local headwoman Ms. Srinuan Thipapongphaka, the driver, identified as Mrs. Apirak, had parked outside her home and stepped out to close the gate. However, she had forgotten to engage the handbrake, causing the car to roll into the canal with her son still inside. She was also trapped as she jumped back into the car to help him, but the weight of water forced the door shut.

 

Witnesses reported that the heroic rescuer, who was on the opposite side of the canal, saw the car sinking and rushed over to help. He suffered minor glass cuts on his arm while breaking the window.

 

Police coordinated with a tow truck to retrieve the vehicle, while the car insurance provider was informed to handle the damages. Authorities praised the quick-thinking passerby for his bravery in saving two lives.

 

-- 2025-03-30

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

A bystander jumped into the water and smashed the car window to pull them out just before the vehicle was completely submerged.

 

Well done sir!