Causes revealed for cream-red bus crash injuring 13

Khaosod•Society•5d ago

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An investigation into a bus crash on the Si Rat Expressway found a mechanical failure in the front axle led to 13 injuries.

•A bus on route 1-7E Rangsit-Sanam Luang crashed into an expressway barrier on October 17, 2026.
•The accident resulted in 13 injuries, with one person seriously injured.
•The Nonthaburi Provincial Transport Office reported that the accident was caused by a detached leaf spring pin and broken axle lock.
•The vehicle involved was registered on September 9, 1991.

•On October 17, 2026, a bus with registration number 11-8221 Bangkok, route 1-7E Rangsit-Sanam Luang, crashed into a barrier on the Si Rat Expressway heading toward Chaeng Watthana Road at the Wat Bua Kwan entrance.
•The accident caused 13 injuries, including one serious injury and two people requiring close observation.
•Investigations by Rattanathibet Police Station and vehicle inspectors found the leaf spring pin had detached and the front axle lock had broken, causing loss of control of the front wheels.
•The Nonthaburi Provincial Transport Office stated the accident was not caused by a tire burst.
•The bus was registered on September 9, 1991, had a tax expiration date of June 30, 2027, and its last inspection was on May 18, 2026.
•A drug test for the driver was conducted and no illegal substances were found.
•The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority has coordinated insurance coverage for the three injured persons still under medical observation.
•The detached pins and locks will be sent for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to determine if they broke before or after the accident.

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Nonthaburi Provincial Transport Office(สำนักงานขนส่งจังหวัดนนทบุรี)

The agency that reported the progress of the accident investigation.

Rattanathibet Police Station(สภ.รัตนาธิเบศร์)

The police station whose officers analyzed the cause of the accident.

Bangkok Mass Transit Authority(องค์การขนส่งมวลชนกรุงเทพ)ℹ️

The transport operator and owner of the bus involved in the accident.

Si Rat Expressway(ทางด่วนศรีรัช)ℹ️

The location where the bus lost control and crashed into the barrier.

Chaeng Watthana Road(ถนนแจ้งวัฒนะ)ℹ️

The direction the bus was heading when the accident occurred.

Wat Bua Kwan(วัดบัวขวัญ)

The entrance area of the expressway where the accident took place.