Over 30 Injured in Trang Double-Decker Bus Crash

Over 30 Injured in Trang Double-Decker Bus Crash

More than 30 people were injured in a serious road accident in Trang province when a double-decker tourist bus lost control and crashed into a roadside structure and embankment. The bus was reportedly carrying nationals from several countries, including Thai passengers, when it swerved off the highway on a rainy morning. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Some passengers were trapped inside the bus and had to be extracted by rescue teams using cutting tools. Police are investigating whether speed, road conditions, and weather were contributing factors, and are reviewing CCTV and witness testimony. The accident highlights ongoing concerns about safety standards for long-distance tourism transport and the need for stricter regulation on coach drivers’ working hours, vehicle inspections, and road maintenance in the region.