Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
National

One killed, many injured as bus hits traffic light queue

Rescue workers extract victims from the crushed wreckage of the pickup truck hit by a tour bus while waiting at intersection traffic lights on the highway in Phon district, Khon Kaen, early Thursday. (Photo: Muang Phon Rescue Foundation)

A pickup passenger was killed and at least 12 other people injured when a tour bus rear-ended a line of vehicles stopped at traffic lights in Khon Kaen early on Thursday.

The crash occurred around 12.30am at Phon Hospital intersection on Mittraparb Road.

Police and rescuers arriving at the scene found an air-conditioned tour bus and five other damaged vehicles that had been waiting at the intersection lights  - a crumpled pickup truck at the rear, two 10-wheel trucks, a van and a truck.

A man was found dead in the passenger seat of the wrecked pickup. His 24-year-old son was in the driver's seat and badly injured. There were 11 other people also injured in the pile-up, according to most Thai media. Some reports put the injury toll as high as 20.

Police said the bus was carrying teachers from schools in Sakon Nakhon province on a study trip to Rayong.

The bus driver told police he was unable to brake in time to avoid hitting the vehicles waiting at the intersection lights.

Police held him for further questioning.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.