Accident Another Rama II Incident: Driver Injured as Large Concrete Slab Falls onto Pickup Truck

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Yet another incident has occurred on Rama II Road. A pickup truck driver, travelling normally in the express lane beneath an elevated highway, was injured after a large concrete slab fell onto his vehicle.

 

At around 07:40 on 29 April, the Sri Samut Radio Centre, operated by the Samut Sakhon Charity Foundation, received a report of an incident on the outbound lanes of Rama II Road, under the elevated road into Bangkok. Rescue personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

 

Upon arrival, responders found a pickup truck pulled over on the right-hand shoulder. The male driver had sustained injuries, including a laceration beneath his chin and abrasions to his chest and left arm, believed to have been caused by the impact.

Preliminary reports indicate that the driver was travelling normally when a large piece of concrete suddenly fell onto the windscreen of his vehicle, causing the injuries. It is suspected that the concrete slab fell from construction works related to the Rama II expressway project.

 

Rescue teams provided emergency first aid at the scene before transporting the injured driver to Vibharam Samut Sakhon Hospital for further treatment.

 

Authorities are investigating the source of the fallen concrete.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-04-29.

 

 

 

 

[smedly]

more Chinese subpar construction work perhaps

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Man Dies After Concrete Slab Falls on Pickup Truck on Rama II 

 

Picture courtesy of SiamRath.

 

A 46-year-old man has died after being critically injured on 29 April, when a concrete slab fell from an elevated roadway onto his pickup truck along the outbound side of Rama II Road.

 

The victim, identified as Mr Amnat, suffered severe internal injuries including liver damage and internal bleeding after the slab crashed down on his vehicle near a flyover leading into central Bangkok. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and he was taken to hospital for urgent treatment.

 

His condition deteriorated and he later succumbed to his injuries, after undergoing surgery. The confirmation of his death was shared publicly via a Facebook post by Mr Natthapong Sumonotham, Member of Parliament for Samut Sakhon’s District 1 from the People’s Party.

 

“It is a sad piece of news that none of us ever wanted to hear,” Mr Natthapong wrote. “Amnat’s younger brother called to inform me that he has passed away. My deepest condolences go out to his family.”

 

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on the safety of ongoing roadworks and infrastructure in the area. An official stated that initial investigation suggests that the block fell from the existing structure, not the new under construction works.

 

The incident has prompted renewed public concerns over construction safety along Rama II Road, a major route often plagued by infrastructure issues and frequent accidents.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamRath 2025-04-30.

 

 

 

[spidermike007]

That highway is an absolute abomination, heads should be rolling and company executives should be imprisoned.

 

The fact that the delays are allowed to continue and the public safety is being ignored, is nothing short of a national tragedy. 

[Trip Hop]

If this is from an existing structure things like this don't happen immediately and cracks would have been visible first.

 

I'm not sure how close this is to the ongoing works but in the west when we are building anything similar near to existing structures, they are inspected regularly as well as being continually monitored for the slightest movement.  A similar process here could no doubt have saved this man's life as well as others. 

[blix99]

Appalling. Years of fatal accidents on this project…can not believe it is allowed to continue!!!!

[Thumbs]

The owner did jail time for illegal hunting and killing a leopard, how many thai and Myanmar workers and members of the public is he and his company responsible for killing now? Seems like every month there is another health and safety failure but no serious investigation and stoppage of work only in thailand would this be allowed 

[hanbla]

We drove there a couple of hours after the incident. I was thinking "I really hope they've secured everything after the bridge fell down" When we came home my wife told me she was praying quietly.. and then we heard of this incredible incident. May the poor man RIP.

[factual monk]

Rama II road is spooked... 👻 

[Chris BKK]

Death Highway

[Purdey]

And still the construction company is allowed to continue their botch job. When is is complete, for how many years must drivers expect to have concrete fall on them?

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

An official stated that initial investigation suggests that the block fell from the existing structure, not the new under construction works.

That's worrying....

[Yagoda]

Just curious if anybody knows, maybe @Crossy, in laymens terms what are the differences in concrete/rebar between the USA and Thailand. In other words, how in the west would we view the materials being used

[richard_smith237]

I wonder whether this has anything to do with the Earthquake which was amplified in Bangkok....

 

Bangkok's elevated expressways and tollways handled this well - The Rama II elevated expressway under-construction handled this well - as soon as the quake hit, I expected news from this project.

 

I wonder if there was some damage which went un-inspected and given a few weeks weakened further with tragic consequences.

 

 

In other nations - vehicles would not be permitted to travel under an elevated road under construction, but at the same time, such construction would cause widespread delays and traffic mayhem.

 

Another facet of this through, is how many have already died - its seems there are failings at so many levels of supervision and also inspection (or lack thereof).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[rwill]

Some of my family that live in Bangkok go out of the way to avoid that road.  They think it is cursed.

 

They need to hold people accountable for this.  Not the workers the higher ups.  Too many protected families here.

[arick]

Again again again again 

[PB172111]

2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Just curious if anybody knows, maybe @Crossy, in laymens terms what are the differences in concrete/rebar between the USA and Thailand. In other words, how in the west would we view the materials being used

Have to say that there are a lot of worldwide bridge collapses. The US has had its fair share to be honest. However, this section of the bridge does suffer from poor construction. I do wonder how much damage was caused by the recent tremors from the Myanmar earthquake.

[PB172111]

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I wonder whether this has anything to do with the Earthquake which was amplified in Bangkok....

 

Bangkok's elevated expressways and tollways handled this well - The Rama II elevated expressway under-construction handled this well - as soon as the quake hit, I expected news from this project.

 

I wonder if there was some damage which went un-inspected and given a few weeks weakened further with tragic consequences.

 

 

In other nations - vehicles would not be permitted to travel under an elevated road under construction, but at the same time, such construction would cause widespread delays and traffic mayhem.

 

Another facet of this through, is how many have already died - its seems there are failings at so many levels of supervision and also inspection (or lack thereof).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apologies, I echoed you thoughts 🙏

[Alexjkr]

Why does the email notification say "Man Dies After Concrete Slab Falls on Pickup Truck on Rama II". I read the whole article waiting for the bit where he died of his injuries but it only mentions injured.

[metisdead]

9 minutes ago, Alexjkr said:

Why does the email notification say "Man Dies After Concrete Slab Falls on Pickup Truck on Rama II". I read the whole article waiting for the bit where he died of his injuries but it only mentions injured.

 

There was an UPDATE posted above:

 

Man Dies After Concrete Slab Falls on Pickup Truck on Rama II

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

6 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

That highway is an absolute abomination, heads should be rolling and company executives should be imprisoned.

 

The fact that the delays are allowed to continue and the public safety is being ignored, is nothing short of a national tragedy. 

 

Thailand's own Deaths Highway!

 

[Alexjkr]

9 minutes ago, metisdead said:

 

There was an UPDATE posted above:

 

Man Dies After Concrete Slab Falls on Pickup Truck on Rama II

 

Seen it now.

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

5 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Another facet of this through, is how many have already died - its seems there are failings at so many levels of supervision and also inspection (or lack thereof).

 

And each and every time as with the latest case, the authorities say an INVESTIGATION will be launched...

 

But AFAIK, we've never heard what the actual findings were from any of the prior fatalities/investigations there.... And we certainly haven't heard of anyone actually being held responsible for the myriad of failings/deaths there.

 

[Negita43]

Just for fun:

This is a 11 character anagram of investigation not quite the full 13 but very apposite

negationist - definition
- noun
1.	negationist -- One who revises history in order to omit something that actually happened.
	Source:Wiktionary

[Mike_Hunt]

Rama II is a criminal enterprise at this point. 

[Grumpy one]

Bangkok appears to be a very good place to avoid, unless your vehicle has a force field built-in.

Beam me up Scotty

[petermik]

Sadly the chap died in hospital partly due to the fact he was given the wrong blood type......RIP.

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Investigation Launched into Blood Transfusion Controversy Following Fatal Bridge Incident - Governor Orders Urgent Safety Checks on All Bridges in Province

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Authorities in Samut Sakhon are investigating two major aspects surrounding the death of 46-year-old Mr. Amnat Thongkham, who was fatally injured on 29 April after a large chunk of concrete fell from an aged overpass onto his vehicle on Rama II Road.

 

The incident occurred at near kilometre marker 27+500, on the outbound lanes of Rama II Road in Mueang District. The debris reportedly came loose from the underside of a decades-old flyover connecting Krathum Baen to central Mahachai and crashed through the windscreen of Mr. Amnat’s pickup truck, ultimately leading to his death.

 

Compounding the incident, a secondary controversy has emerged regarding the initial medical response. Questions have been raised over whether Mr. Amnat may have received an incorrect blood transfusion at the first hospital he was taken to, Vibhavadi Hospital, Samut Sakhon,  which may have complicated his treatment.

 

Dr. Prakit Sarathep, Chief of the Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Health Office, confirmed that his team is conducting a formal investigation into the matter. “We are reviewing medical procedures and compliance with the standards set by the Hospital Act, particularly concerning the provision of emergency care and transfusion protocols. We ask the public to allow time for a thorough investigation and will report conclusive findings in due course,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, at around 09:30:on 1 May, the provincial governor, Mr. Narit Niramaiwong, visited the scene of the incident alongside officials from the Highways Department. The point where the concrete gave way is located on a curve just before the descent of the flyover. The structure, built nearly 40 years ago, had suffered wear over time, exacerbated by heavy traffic, vibrations, and overloaded vehicles.

Following the incident, repair crews promptly carried out emergency maintenance to stabilise the area. However, Governor Narit announced that a comprehensive safety audit is now underway. In line with directives from the Ministry of Transport, all 17,500 bridges under the Department of Highways’ jurisdiction, including 209 structures along Rama II Road, are to be immediately inspected. Any found to be below safety standards must be repaired without delay.

 

“The Department of Highways has already assigned engineers and high-precision equipment to assess the structural integrity of this flyover thoroughly,” Governor Narit stated. “We must ensure the safety of all bridges, flyovers, U-turn bridges, and pedestrian overpasses, especially those that have been in use for many years.”

 

The governor has also instructed that local highway offices accelerate inspections and provide regular updates. He affirmed that this initiative aligns with the provincial security and public safety committee’s objectives, which emphasise proactive maintenance and risk prevention.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-01.