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A tragic accident unfolded on May 13 near an intersection in Na Chaliang, Mueang Phetchabun district, when a Toyota Fortuner veered off course, resulting in the death of one woman and severe injuries to another. The incident was caught on CCTV and shared online, showing the vehicle losing control and striking the two women seated at the central reservation of the Saraburi-Lomsak Road.

 

The victims were identified as Ruethairat, 26, and Sukanya, 45, both hailing from Sap Phuttra, Chon Dan district. Ruethairat, who was dressed in a pink long-sleeve shirt and black trousers at the time, sustained serious injuries to her arm and leg. Sukanya was found in a green shirt and checked trousers, unconscious with a severely deformed leg.

 

Rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, Na Chaliang unit, responded promptly to the scene near the S. Sombun motorcycle shop on the northbound side of the Saraburi-Lomsak Road. They reported finding the women in critical condition, both possessing injured legs. The male driver of the Fortuner, also injured, suffered chest pain and was transported to Nong Phai Hospital. Sadly, Sukanya later succumbed to her injuries.

 

The driver admitted that fatigue and drowsiness led to his loss of vehicle control. After hitting the women, his car continued onward, crossing the median and eventually colliding with another parked car.

 

This unfortunate incident underscores the critical dangers of driving while fatigued, emphasizing the importance of road safety and awareness to prevent further tragedies. Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-14

 

 

Tragic. 

 

You need a lot of forsight to reduce the chances of being a road casualty in Thailand. Not the best place to wait for a bus.

Too near the fast lane.

26 minutes ago, Denim said:

Tragic. 

 

You need a lot of forsight to reduce the chances of being a road casualty in Thailand. Not the best place to wait for a bus.

Too near the fast lane.

So the fast lane is on the left nowadays is it? That's news to me.

The problem is also that most of the time, people are waiting on the shoulder for the bus. They should install proper bus stops, with protective concrete cones/poles to protect people waiting for the bus ...