Tragic incident leaves three vacationers deceased and another gravely hurt following a car accident in Rayong
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, an unfortunate incident unfolded at Krasaebon intersection in Rayong's Klaeng district, Thailand. A gruesome accident involving a Chinese tourist's Toyota Fortuner and a sand-laden 18-wheel truck resulted in a tragedy.
The sequence of events indicates that the SUV, driven by a 38-year-old Chinese national, came to a halt at a red light. As the driver attempted a right turn, the oncoming truck struck the SUV mid-turn, leading to an impact that dragged the vehicle roughly 50 meters before it came to a halt[1][2]. The force of the collision severely crumpled the Fortuner beneath the truck, resulting in the death of three passengers aged 39, 40, and 49 years, and leaving the driver with severe injuries[3][1].
Emergency responders worked tirelessly to rescue the trapped victims, using cranes to lift the overturned truck and cutting tools to pry open the wreckage. Reportedly, the driver was found alive but in critical condition, while the passengers were confirmed dead at the scene[3][1].
An immediate police investigation was initiated, with the focus on locating the truck driver who fled the crash site. Surveillance footage from the area was being examined to help identify and apprehend the suspect[1][2].
The Chinese embassy has been informed of the incident, emphasizing the gravity of this incident for the tourist group[1][4]. This unfortunate collision underscores ongoing road safety concerns in Thailand, particularly at intersections involving heavy vehicles[3].
[1] - thaipbs.or.th[2] - bangkokpost.com[3] - news.yahoo.com[4] - reuters.com
- The wreckage of the Chinese tourist's Toyota Fortuner, involved in a car-accident at Klaeng district's Krasaebon intersection, was severely crumpled, leaving three passengers dead and the driver with severe injuries.
- General news outlets have reported on the 30am car-accident in Klaeng district, involving a car and an 18-wheel truck, resulting in the death of three passengers and leaving the driver critically injured.
- The crime-and-justice section of several news outlets has covered the incident at Krasaengon intersection, where a Chinese tourist's Toyota Fortuner was involved in a tragic collision with a sand-laden truck, resulting in the death of three passengers and the reporting of the driver's critical condition.
- The escape of the truck driver who fled the scene of the accident, which occurred at 30am on Wednesday morning at Krasaebon intersection, is currently under investigation by Thai authorities, with surveillance footage being utilized to identify and apprehend the suspect.
