Accident Water Truck Brake Failure Leads to Collision in Chon Buri, No Injuries Reported

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A six-wheel water truck experienced brake failure and collided with an electric pole in Chon Buri yesterday, April 30, thankfully causing no injuries. The incident occurred at 2.56pm when the driver took quick action to avoid a more serious accident.

 

Emergency services from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya responded to reports of the mishap involving the six-wheel Isuzu water truck, registered as 86-0085 Chon Buri. The vehicle lost control and impacted a high-voltage electric pole at the entrance of Sukhumvit 89, or Thung Klom Tan Man, in the Nong Prue subdistrict of Bang Lamung district.

 

Upon arrival, rescue teams found the blue four-tonne truck with its front end significantly damaged. The truck's driver, 35-year-old Thanapol, suffered only minor injuries and remained on the scene to provide information to police officers.

 

Alongside the truck, a dislodged road sign and a damaged security camera pole and control box were noted. Emergency services managed vehicle flow in the often-busy area to prevent traffic disruptions.

 

Thanapol recounted the moments before the collision, mentioning that he was delivering water when he discovered the brakes had ceased to function. Faced with several cars ahead, he opted to steer into the electric pole intentionally. He reasoned that this action was necessary to avoid advancing onto Sukhumvit and colliding with other vehicles, which would potentially result in injuries.

 

Nong Prue police conducted an on-site investigation, documenting the scene and planning to review CCTV footage to assist further proceedings and determinations related to the accident.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-01