12 Injured in Car-Songthaew Crash After Manorah Festival

Khaosod•Society•82d ago

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A collision between a car and a songthaew, carrying passengers back from a religious festival, resulted in 12 injuries in Phatthalung.

•On April 30, 2026, at 9:54 PM, an accident occurred at the Irrigation Intersection in Tambon Tamnan, Mueang District, Phatthalung.
•A Toyota Yaris car collided head-on with a non-regular public transport songthaew.
•The songthaew was transporting relatives from Amphoe Chiao Yai back from paying respects at the Manorah festival at Wat Tha Khae.
•Authorities initially suspect the accident may be due to unfamiliarity with the route and poor visibility at the intersection.
•Twelve people were injured in the collision, with some requiring urgent hospital transport.
•The driver of the Toyota Yaris, Mr. Sathit (47), sustained chest tightness, and his wife and child were also injured.
•The driver of the songthaew, Mr. Wisanu (48), stated he slowed down before exiting a side road when the car struck his vehicle.
•A total of 12 individuals were injured, ranging from minor to severe conditions.

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Pol. Capt. Methaphon Pho-kon(ร.ต.อ.เมธพนธ์ โพธิ์กล)

Investigating officer at the Phatthalung Mueang Police Station who received the report of the accident.

Mr. Sathit(นายสาธิต)

The 47-year-old driver of the Toyota Yaris who was injured in the accident.

Mr. Wisanu(นายวิษณุ)

The 48-year-old driver of the songthaew who was involved in the collision.

Phatthalung Mueang Police Station(สภ.เมืองพัทลุง)

The police station responsible for the area where the accident occurred.

Toyota Yaris(โตโยต้า ยาริส)ℹ️

The make and model of the car involved in the collision.

Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️

The province in Southern Thailand where the accident took place.

Tamnan(ตำนาน)

The subdistrict where the accident occurred in Mueang District, Phatthalung.

Amphoe Chiao Yai(อ.เชียรใหญ่)

The district from which the songthaew passengers were traveling.

Wat Tha Khae(วัดท่าแค)

The temple where the Manorah festival was held.