Trailer Brake Failure at San Pu Thone Descent

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

A trailer brake failure on Highway 304 at the San Pu Thone descent caused a pile-up involving seven vehicles and five injuries.

•The accident occurred on August 6, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM on Highway 304 in Na Di District, Prachinburi.
•A trailer truck suffered brake failure and collided with six other vehicles.
•Five people were injured in the collision.
•The incident took place at kilometer 208, specifically at the San Pu Thone descent.

•At 11:00 AM on August 6, 2026, a severe accident occurred on Highway 304 at kilometer 208 in Na Di District, Prachinburi.
•A trailer truck experienced brake failure while descending a steep hill during continuous rain, causing the driver to lose control.
•The trailer collided with other vehicles slowing down, resulting in seven damaged vehicles and five injuries.
•Police and rescue teams from the Sajjaputhadham Foundation of Thailand (Kabinn Buri) temporarily closed 100 percent of the traffic to clear the scene.
•Highway department officials and rescue teams used sand to cover oil spills and cleared vehicle wreckage to reopen traffic lanes.
•Police Lieutenant Colonel Siwapat Phuritatsanaibunchu noted the location is a steep descent prone to severe accidents due to brake failure in large vehicles.
•Over the past 10 years, this area has seen at least 18 major accidents with more than 60 fatalities.
•Officials advised road users to avoid the route or strictly follow officer instructions during the clearance process.

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Siwapat Phuritatsanaibunchu(ศิวพัฒน์ ภูริทัศน์ชัยบุญชู)

Police Lieutenant Colonel and inquiry officer of Wang Khon Daeng Police Station.

Kamonphop Hanwet(กมลภพ หาญเวช)

Police Major and inspector of Highway Police Sub-division 5, Division 3.

Wang Khon Daeng Police Station(สภ.วังขอนแดง)

The local police station responding to the accident on Highway 304.

Highway Police Sub-division 5, Division 3(ส.ทล.5 กก.3บก.ทล.)

Highway police unit involved in the accident investigation.

Prachinburi Provincial Highway District(แขวงการทางจังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)

The highway authority responsible for clearing oil spills and traffic management.

Sajjaputhadham Foundation of Thailand (Kabinn Buri)(หน่วยกู้ภัยสัจจะพุทธธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย(กบินทร์บุรี))

The rescue unit providing emergency assistance and clearing the crash site.

Highway 304(ทางหลวงหมายเลข 304)ℹ️

The road where the trailer brake failure and pile-up occurred.

San Pu Thone(ศาลปู่โทน)

A landmark marking a steep descent on Highway 304 prone to accidents.

Na Di District, Prachinburi Province(อ.นาดี จ.ปราจีนบุรี)

The administrative location of the accident site.