Lampang-Bangkok bus hits cattle herd, driver injured

MGR Online•Society•18d ago

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A bus traveling from Lampang to Bangkok collided with a herd of cattle in Ko Kha District, Lampang, injuring the driver.

•The accident occurred on September 3, 2026, at approximately 00:05 AM.
•A herd of about 20 cattle ran across Phahonyothin Road, causing the bus to collide with one animal.
•The bus driver, Narongsak, was injured, while 17 passengers remained safe.
•The incident took place at KM 668 in Na Saeng Subdistrict, Ko Kha District, Lampang.

•On September 3, 2026, at approximately 00:05 AM, a blue and white private company bus collided with cattle on Phahonyothin Road.
•Narongsak stated a herd of about 20 cattle suddenly ran across the road in a dark area, making it impossible to stop the vehicle in time.
•The bus suffered heavy damage to the right front bumper, headlights, and windshield, and Narongsak sustained injuries.
•One cow was injured in the collision and fled into the roadside forest.
•Rescue workers provided initial first aid to Narongsak at the scene.
•The bus company coordinated another bus to transport the 17 passengers and their luggage to Bangkok.
•Police stated that residents often graze cattle freely in that area of Phahonyothin Road, leading to similar accidents multiple times.
•Police are investigating the incident and searching for the owner of the cattle to take legal action and claim damages for the vehicle.

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Narongsak(ณรงค์ศักดิ์)

The driver of the bus traveling from Lampang to Bangkok who was injured in the accident.

Ko Kha Police Station(สภ.เกาะคา)

The police station whose inquiry officers investigated the accident.

Lampang(ลำปาง)ℹ️

The province where the accident occurred.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The destination of the bus involved in the accident.

Phahonyothin Road(ถนนพหลโยธิน)ℹ️

The road where the collision took place at KM 668.

Na Saeng Subdistrict, Ko Kha District(ต.นาแส่ง อ.เกาะคา)

The specific location within Lampang province where the accident occurred.