Accident Passengers Evacuated After Bus Crashes into Power Pole at Bangkok Intersection

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A road crash occurred late morning on 2 June, when a bus crashed into a power pole at an intersection on the outbound Phahonyothin Road in the Sai Mai district of Bangkok. The collision, which took place at approximately 11:00, led to reports of a possible gas leak and the entrapment of at least one individual.

 

Rescue and fire crews from Bang Khen Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched promptly to the scene. On arrival, they found an individual trapped by the front console of the vehicle. Firefighters used hydraulic cutting tools to extricate the injured individual, and found smoke rising from the bus. Water hose-line was used to suppress the smoke, allowing a safe and successful rescue.

 

Despite initial fears of a gas leak, the bus driver was later able to confirmed that the vehicle was powered solely by diesel fuel and had no hidden CNG cylinders. Details of the passengers being carried and any other injuries, has not yet been released by authorities.

The quick emergency response ensured the trapped individual was rescued and that the smoke was brought under control without further injury or escalation.

 

The incident severely disrupted outbound traffic on Phahonyothin Road, with tailbacks stretching to the BTS station near Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital.

 

Further investigations into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with more details expected as this is a developing incident.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-02.

 

 

 

[JoePai]

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[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Indian Students Injured as Shuttle Bus Crashes into Utility Pole in Bangkok

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin.

 

Eleven people were injured, two seriously, when a shuttle bus transporting Indian students from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) suffered brake failure and crashed into a utility pole on Phahonyothin Road.

 

The incident occurred at 11:08, near the Khor Por Or (KPO) intersection in northern Bangkok. The bus, carrying approximately 45 Indian students, was en route from the airport when it reportedly lost braking control while descending an off ramp, near the Kaset Subdistrict Office intersection.

 

According to eyewitnesses and preliminary reports, the driver struggled to control the vehicle after the brakes failed. Upon approaching the intersection, where a car was stopped at a red light, the driver swerved left in an attempt to avoid a collision. This manoeuvre caused the bus to strike a tree and then crash into a utility pole, causing significant damage.

Two of the injured, a local tour guide and a student, are reported to be in serious condition. All injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

 

The bus driver confirmed to authorities that the vehicle ran on diesel and not compressed natural gas (CNG), ruling out any gas leak risk at the scene. Emergency responders and traffic police quickly cordoned off the left lane of the road to manage traffic and facilitate the removal of the bus.

 

An investigation into the mechanical failure and safety compliance of the vehicle is currently underway. Meanwhile, officials from the transportation department have been dispatched to inspect the wreckage and assess potential risks for similar transport services.

 

The crash follows a string of recent transport incidents, raising fresh concerns over vehicle safety and maintenance standards for buses serving both locals and tourists.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-06-02.