Seven-Vehicle Collision on Oil-Slicked Phahonyothin Road Injures Six

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A road crash involving seven vehicles on the outbound Phahonyothin Road in Pathum Thani early morning on 5 April, has left six people injured after a oil spill caused dangerous driving conditions.

The crash occurred around 03:00, at kilometre marker 36+200 in the fast lane of Khlong Nueng subdistrict, Khlong Luang district. Police Lieutenant Worut Phumipak from Khlong Luang Police Station responded to the incident along with traffic officers, local rescue teams from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, Rangsit City Municipality EMS, and volunteers from the Hongsakul unit.

At the scene, authorities found a multi-vehicle pile-up comprising four pickup trucks, onetaxi, one car, and an oil tanker. All vehicles were left stranded across the express lane, forcing authorities to close the road temporarily while recovery vehicles cleared the wreckage.

Six people, three men and three women, sustained injuries and were promptly transported to nearby hospitals by emergency responders.

Mr. Somsak a 59-year-old Isuzu pickup driver from Phetchabun, recounted the incident: “I was returning home from selling vegetables at Si Mum Mueang Market. Suddenly, the rear of my truck was struck, and I heard multiple crashes behind me. Then, a vehicle hit mine. I later found out the road was slick with oil.”

A volunteer from the Hongsakul team confirmed the road was covered in oil but could not identify which vehicle caused the spill.

Lt. Worut confirmed that the collision was likely caused by the oil spill, which made the road surface treacherously slippery. Authorities have since coordinated with Khlong Luang Municipality’s fire department to spray down the road and remove the oil residue. Tow trucks were brought in to remove all damaged vehicles and reopen the lanes to traffic.

The investigation into the source of the oil spill and the precise chain of events remains ongoing.

-- 2025-04-06