Migrant Worker Dies After Falling from Tollway After Crash

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A fatal crash occurred in the morning of 31 August, on the elevated Viphavadi Tollway, Bangkok, when a pickup truck driver lost control, causing one passenger to fall to the road below and die. Five others were injured in the crash.

The incident took place at approximately 10:30 hrs on the outbound lane above the Thai PBS station. Police reports indicate that the Toyota Hilux Vigo suffered a suspected tyre blowout, causing it to collide with the roadside barrier. The victim, identified as Mr Thike Mon, 30, a migrant worker from Myanmar was thrown from the vehicle and over the barrier. He sustained severe head trauma and a compound fracture to his left leg.

The truck, transporting mackerel to Simum Mueang market from a factory in Tha Kham, Rama 2 Road, was carrying five other workers at the time of the crash. Baskets of mackerel were scattered across the roadway following the impact.

The vehicle sustained major damage, including a collapsed right rear corner, broken rear axle and detached wheels. The driver and other injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Thung Song Hong Police will investigate the death of the migrant worker, while Viphavadi Police are examining the cause of the crash.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-09-01