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In a startling incident on June 12, a Thai female doctor sustained minor injuries when a wheel detached from a truck and collided with her car on the Friendship Highway in Udon Thani, located in the Isaan region. The mishap occurred just as the doctor, identified as 44-year-old Eng, was en route to pick up her child from school.

 

Responding to the accident, officers from the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, along with a rescue team, promptly arrived at the scene to assist Eng. She recounted to police how she spotted the rogue wheel heading towards her electric car but was unable to steer clear in time. The impact caused damage to the right side of her vehicle and left her with injuries to her chest and arm. Fortunately, these injuries were minor, but the incident undoubtedly delivered a significant scare.

 

To further complicate matters, the truck from which the wheel had detached did not stop at the scene. The errant wheel proceeded to roll into the opposite traffic lane, creating a potentially hazardous situation for oncoming vehicles.

 

 

Despite the initial lack of any truck in sight, traffic police eventually tracked down the involved vehicle at a weighing station approximately 15 kilometres away from where the incident transpired. The driver, identified as Surachai, claimed he was unaware of the wheel detachment and continued his journey. He expressed remorse, stating that if he had known about the mishap, he would have stopped immediately and did not intend to evade responsibility.

 

At this time, police have yet to determine any legal consequences that Surachai might face. Likewise, it remains unclear whether Eng will pursue compensation for the damages to her vehicle or her medical expenses.

 

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and the unexpected hazards that can arise on the road. For Eng, a seemingly ordinary day turned into a dramatic ordeal that ended with greater vigilance in the ongoing investigation. Authorities are working to resolve the case and ensure accountability for what could have been a much more serious accident.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-13

 

 

All together now   "3 wheels on my wagon, and I'm still rollin along....."

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Despite the initial lack of any truck in sight, traffic police eventually tracked down the involved vehicle at a weighing station approximately 15 kilometres away from where the incident transpired

Attentive driver... 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and the unexpected hazards

That's what should be included in new safety laws

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

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In a startling incident on June 12, a Thai female doctor sustained minor injuries when a wheel detached from a truck and collided with her car on the Friendship Highway in Udon Thani, located in the Isaan region. The mishap occurred just as the doctor, identified as 44-year-old Eng, was en route to pick up her child from school.

 

Responding to the accident, officers from the Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, along with a rescue team, promptly arrived at the scene to assist Eng. She recounted to police how she spotted the rogue wheel heading towards her electric car but was unable to steer clear in time. The impact caused damage to the right side of her vehicle and left her with injuries to her chest and arm. Fortunately, these injuries were minor, but the incident undoubtedly delivered a significant scare.

 

To further complicate matters, the truck from which the wheel had detached did not stop at the scene. The errant wheel proceeded to roll into the opposite traffic lane, creating a potentially hazardous situation for oncoming vehicles.

 

 

Despite the initial lack of any truck in sight, traffic police eventually tracked down the involved vehicle at a weighing station approximately 15 kilometres away from where the incident transpired. The driver, identified as Surachai, claimed he was unaware of the wheel detachment and continued his journey. He expressed remorse, stating that if he had known about the mishap, he would have stopped immediately and did not intend to evade responsibility.

 

At this time, police have yet to determine any legal consequences that Surachai might face. Likewise, it remains unclear whether Eng will pursue compensation for the damages to her vehicle or her medical expenses.

 

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and the unexpected hazards that can arise on the road. For Eng, a seemingly ordinary day turned into a dramatic ordeal that ended with greater vigilance in the ongoing investigation. Authorities are working to resolve the case and ensure accountability for what could have been a much more serious accident.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-13

 

 

So it was actually a redundant wheel 😉

I think today is the day she should buy herself some lottery tickets! If that thing had hit her square on......!

I'll bet she's glad she wasn't on a scooter.  Helmet or not.

 

On 6/14/2025 at 1:59 AM, JoePai said:

All together now   "3 wheels on my wagon, and I'm still rollin along....."

 

But you where driving a Citroën, it's ok with them older cars.