Bang Pa-in, Thailand – A worker shuttle bus overturned on the Asian Road toward Bangkok this morning, injuring 13 people and blocking three lanes, causing a traffic jam over five kilometers.
Bus Crashes into Bridge Railing and Overturns
According to emergency responders, the bus lost control while entering a bridge, crashed violently into the railing, and overturned onto its side. Significant damage was found at the front of the vehicle. The overturned bus blocked three lanes.
13 Injured Taken to Hospital
Rescuers found 13 injured people inside the bus, including 2 men and 11 women. The driver was also among the injured. The victims received medical attention from rescue workers and were taken to a nearby hospital.
Rescue Teams on Scene and Recovery with Forklifts
Officials from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Association and the Ayutthaya Rescue Unit rushed to the accident site to treat the injured and secure the scene. To recover the bus, emergency crews coordinated the use of several large forklifts to lift the vehicle off the roadway.
Traffic Jam on Asian Road Stretches Over Five Kilometers
The blockage of three lanes caused traffic disruptions extending more than five kilometers on the Asian Road heading toward Bangkok. The closures led to significant backups until recovery operations began.
Police Secure Evidence and Question Driver
May T.T.A Aisawan Pathomsantiphong received the accident report at 9:30 AM and proceeded to the scene with officers and rescue personnel. Police took photographs as evidence and announced further questioning of the driver. The driver, Sudjai Kinjarak, stated that he was taking workers from the Rojana 2 Industrial Factory home after their shift but lost control when reaching the bridge entrance. The Highway Police reported at 10:56 AM that traffic had returned to normal.
Reader Opinion
The accident caused significant injuries and traffic disruptions, which were quickly managed by rescue teams and police. Authorities continue to secure evidence and determine the cause of the crash. What do you think? Write your opinion in the comments.