CHONBURI, THAILAND – A speedboat collided with a large ship in the shipping lane between Koh Loi and Koh Sichang on Tuesday morning, injuring two men.
Collision in the shipping lane early morning
The incident occurred around 6:55 AM when the speedboat impacted a larger vessel in the busy waterway. The collision happened approximately one nautical mile off the coast of Koh Loi.
The available information did not specify the type of the large ship involved in the incident. The collision caused considerable alarm among those in the vicinity.
Rescue forces coordinate operation
The Sawang Prateep Sriracha Rescue Unit received an urgent maritime distress call and coordinated with the Sriracha Marine Police Station and volunteer rescuers. Emergency response teams immediately deployed to the scene.
Upon arrival, the injured individuals had already been brought to the end of Koh Loi Pier in Sriracha, where initial first aid was administered. From there, they were handed over to ambulance crews for further transport.
Condition of the two injured
One of the injured men sustained a head injury and reported severe neck and back pain, though he remained conscious. Rescuers provided immediate on-site treatment.
The second man suffered bruises to his body and neck pain as a result of the impact. Both men were subsequently transported to Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital via ambulance.
Unanswered questions and current status
The identities of the injured men were not disclosed, and details regarding the cause of the collision or the specifics of the larger vessel remain unknown. As of the latest known status, both men were taken to Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital for continued medical attention.