Accident Student Injured After Being Run Over at Udon Thani School

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A student was injured after being accidentally run over by a pick-up truck driven by the husband of a teacher at a prominent school in Udon Thani.

 

The incident occurred on 18 August at approximately 17:50 in the school’s concrete dome area, where the student was waiting for his parents. The driver, arriving to collect his wife, reportedly did not notice the child and ran over the student’s lower back, resulting in a fractured pelvis.

 

The school immediately rushed the boy to Udon Thani Hospital, where doctors continue to monitor his condition closely.

 

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Payakkaphon Rodchomphu, the school principal, expressed his deep concern, stating that such an incident had never occurred before. He confirmed that both the driver and the school have insurance to cover the child’s medical treatment and assured parents that the student would receive full support.

 

“The safety of our students is our top priority,” said Mr. Rodchomphu. “Normally, children remaining at school after 16:00 are supervised, and incidents are minor. This was completely unexpected. We will strengthen safety measures and may restrict vehicles from entering the dome area to prevent similar accidents in the future.”

 

Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-08-20