Young Woman Dies After Car Plunges into Canal in Rayong

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A 24-year-old woman has died after losing control of her car and plunging into a canal in Rayong province during the early hours of the morning of 18 May.

The crash occurred at approximately 16:00 in the Song Salueng subdistrict of Klaeng district. Police from Kram Station, along with rescue workers from the Buddhist Association for Relief and Aid, were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a car crash.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered a black saloon car severely damaged after having veered off a bend and crashed into Song Salueng Canal. The driver, identified only as Ms A, was found inside the wreckage. Despite rescue efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Initial investigations revealed that the victim had been driving from Rayong city towards Klaeng district. At a sharp bend near a small bridge, she reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the road and plunge into the canal. Although the canal contained only a small amount of water, the impact was forceful enough to damage the vehicle and cause fatal injuries.

Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage in the area and gathering witness statements to determine the precise cause of the incident.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-05-19.