‘Miraculous escape’ after charter van crashes into trailer truck

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‘Miraculous escape’ after charter van crashes into trailer truck
By The Nation

 

 

KORAT: -- A charter van collided into the back of a trailer truck on the Mitraparp Highway in Tambon Sam Muang of Nakhon Ratchasima’s Sida district early Sunday morning but all three passenger and the van driver escaped with minor injuries including scratches and bruises.

 

Police initially suspected the accident at the dimly lit area stemmed from 47-year-old van driver Somchai Kornchaiya dozing off behind the wheel, said case investigator Pol Captian Suthep Namklang. He added that police would interview both Somchai and the truck driver Thawatchai Larpkhunthod to determine the cause of accident later.

 

Following the accident report at 2.30am, police found the van its severely dented front end stuck to the trailer truck’s rear bumper, while the wounded passengers were sent to Sida Hospital.

 

The wounded passengers are Boonma Sanprasri, 58, Somporn Saenhemthong, 66, and Pongladda Pheuyo, 29. 

 

Pongladda told police that she and two relatives hired the van to travel from Bangkok to visit their hometown in Maha Sarakham’s Kosum Pisai district. She called the incident a miraculous escape from death, as she was seated in the front seat, which was severely damaged.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30312396

 

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[darksidedog]

Just a little surprised to not hear how their lives were saved by the statues on the dashboard!

[jimstar1]

She should buy a Lotto ticket so lucky to Survive That crash

 

[klauskunkel]

where is the van?

[NCC1701A]

like a photo from a fishing trip.

 

I think Thais are in love with death and destruction.

[ratcatcher]

44 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

where is the van?

On its way to the breakers yard, or maybe they will rebuild it, what do you think?

[mercman24]

just shows the mentality, i would be too embarrassed to be in the photo,,.naughty trailer." oh look, i fell asleep and crashed into a trailer, injured my passengers, how proud am i " lol !!

[kartman]

Just now, ratcatcher said:

On its way to the breakers yard, or maybe they will rebuild it, what do you think?

Definite rebuild can be driven now providing rad not leaking

[Happy Grumpy]

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

where is the van?

Back on the road and doing the evening run to Saraburi.