A 22-wheel trailer truck collided with multiple vehicles on the Burapha Withi expressway in Bang Samak, Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao, on April 4, injuring 16 individuals and causing severe traffic disruption. The mishap occurred at 4:30 pm, blocking all lanes and leaving a trail of wreckage.

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The scene was chaotic, located at kilometre marker 37 on the Chon Buri-bound side. A white trailer truck had crashed into a four-wheel lorry, causing severe damage. The lorry's driver, identified as 55-year-old Chalee, was ejected and suffered serious injuries.

Following the initial collision, the trailer truck continued to hit two employee shuttle vans and three cars. Among the injured was Kiatisak, the 27-year-old truck driver, who was trapped in the cab until emergency responders rescued him. A total of 16 individuals required medical attention, with 14 taken to Chularat 11 Hospital and two to Bang Pakong Hospital.

The impact completely shut down the expressway, necessitating lengthy efforts by officials to clear the lanes. Witnesses described the traffic as already congested when the high-speed truck clipped a smaller lorry, triggering the pile-up. Police have started investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident.

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11 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The mishap occurred at 4:30 pm

Yes just a slight 'ooopsie'

police quoted as saying 'nothing to see here move along please'. 😋

I imagine brake failure will be the ultimate culprit ?

What is a 22 wheel Trailer Truck doing on an Elevated Expressway

18 hours ago, LoliLoso said:

What is a 22 wheel Trailer Truck doing on an Elevated Expressway

Using the expressway as it is entitled to do. Why didn't you ask what the other lorry, the vans and cars involved in the accident we're doing on the expressway also?

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

lorry's driver, identified as 55-year-old Chalee, was ejected

No seat belt?