Chiang Mai, Thailand – A collision between a school bus and a pickup truck at the Ban Huai Sai Khao intersection in Mae Kha on June 4th injured 27 people, with the bus crashing into a utility pole and overturning.
Crash bei leichtem Regen
Around 4:45 PM, a student transport van and a pickup truck collided on the Fang–Mae Suai road at the Ban Huai Sai Khao intersection in Moo 3, Mae Kha. The van lost control, struck a utility pole on the roadside, and overturned. Light rain was falling at the time of the incident. The collision involved a total of 27 individuals. Initial assessments identified 2 severely injured, 1 moderately injured, and 24 with minor injuries.
Verletzte: Zahlen und Schweregrade
Rescue and recovery teams transported the injured to Fang Hospital. There, 24 individuals were discharged after receiving outpatient treatment. The hospital reported that 5 individuals were admitted for inpatient care, comprising 2 severe, 1 moderate, and 2 minor injuries, with 24 receiving outpatient care.
Unstimmigkeit in der Opferstatistik
This breakdown totals 29 individuals, which contradicts the overall reported number of 27 injured. The discrepancy in the victim count is being reviewed.
Krankenhaus schaltet Notfallplan
Fang Hospital immediately activated its mass casualty emergency plan, mobilizing additional personnel to tend to the injured. The clinic stated it regularly conducts drills for such emergencies, which aided in the coordinated care provided at the scene. Additional staff were brought in to manage the influx of patients.
Fahrzeuge und Bergung
The crash scene included a pickup truck with license plate กอ5219 (Chiang Rai) showing visible collision damage on its right side, and an overturned student transport van with license plate นจ 5672 (Chiang Mai). Rescue and recovery teams secured the area and transported the injured to Fang Hospital for treatment. The vehicles were examined for evidence.
Polizei sammelt Beweise und befragt Beteiligte
Investigator Pol. Lt. Col. Phatraprong Paisankamart responded to the scene and coordinated with rescue forces. He initiated evidence gathering and interviews to determine the cause of the accident. The police are collecting witness statements and examining the vehicles.