Cream-Red Bus Hits Expressway Barrier Leaving 13 Injured

Matichon•General•5d ago

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An investigation into a bus accident revealed that a leaf spring pin failure caused the vehicle to lose control and hit an expressway barrier.

•A cream-red bus with license plate 11-8221 Bangkok crashed into an expressway barrier.
•The accident resulted in 13 injuries, with 3 people remaining under close medical observation.
•Technical analysis found the accident was caused by a leaf spring pin coming loose and a axle lock breaking.
•The bus is operated and owned by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority.

•A leaf spring pin came loose and the front axle lock and leaf spring broke, causing the front wheels to lose control.
•The front left wheel moved backward, causing the vehicle to turn left and hit the expressway barrier.
•Technical analysis confirmed the accident was not caused by a tire blowout.
•The driver tested negative for illegal substances.
•The bus, license plate 11-8221 Bangkok, was registered on September 9, 1991, and last inspected on May 18, 2026.
•The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority has coordinated insurance coverage for the injured persons.
•The broken pin and axle lock 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(สขจ.นนทบุรี)

The agency reporting the progress of the accident investigation.

Rattanathibet Police Station(สภ.รัตนาธิเบศร์)

The police station whose officers investigated the accident.

Bangkok Mass Transit Authority(องค์การขนส่งมวลชนกรุงเทพ)ℹ️

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