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Trailer truck overturns in Prachantakham, killing 3 and injuring 6

Trailer truck overturns in Prachantakham, killing 3 and injuring 6

Matichon•Society•13m ago

Reader Briefing

A container trailer truck overturned and caught fire in Prachantakham, Prachinburi, killing three female vendors and injuring six people.

  • •The accident occurred on November 13 on Route 33 Suwannasorn in Prachantakham District, Prachinburi.
  • •Three female vendors died at the scene and six others were injured, including the truck driver.
  • •The truck swept through 11 parked vehicles and knocked down high-voltage power poles.
  • •Preliminary investigations suggest a brake failure caused the truck to lose control.

Overview

  • •On November 13, a container trailer truck lost control and overturned on Route 33 Suwannasorn in Prachantakham District, Prachinburi.
  • •The accident resulted in 3 deaths, all females, and 6 injuries, with 11 vehicles destroyed by the crash and fire.
  • •The truck struck high-voltage power poles, causing a widespread power outage in the area.
  • •Preliminary investigation indicates the truck, carrying 48 tons of longan from Chanthaburi to Chiang Rai, may have suffered brake failure.
  • •Rescue workers from Ruamkatanyu Foundation and Sawang Bamphun Thammasathan Foundation responded to extinguish the fire and rescue victims.
  • •Sanya Namee, Deputy Governor of Prachinburi, and Phairat Inpanya, District Chief of Prachantakham, inspected the site to direct operations.
  • •Authorities have since controlled the fire and reopened one lane of traffic for commuters.
  • •Prachinburi Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center ordered a detailed investigation into the cause and the provision of government remedies for victims.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol. Sub. Lt. Seri Suwannaphet(ร.ต.ต.เสรี สุวรรณเพชร)
Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Prachantakham Police Station.
Ms. Phimpasorn(น.ส.พิมพ์อัปสร)
A 46-year-old female meatball vendor who died in the accident.
Ms. Duangta(น.ส.ดวงตา)
A 57-year-old female meatball vendor and sister of Ms. Phimpasorn who died in the accident.
Ms. Thaworn(น.ส.ถาวร)
A 60-year-old female eyeglasses vendor who died in the accident.
Mr. Narathip(นายนราธิป)
The 38-year-old driver of the trailer truck who was seriously injured.
Ms. Chutiya(น.ส.ชุติญา)
A 51-year-old resident of Prachantakham who was seriously injured.
Mrs. Mayuree(นางมยุรี)
A 50-year-old resident of Prachantakham who was moderately injured.
Mr. Paiboon(นายไพบูลย์)
A 54-year-old resident of Si Maha Phot who was slightly injured.
Mr. Somjai(นายสมใจ)
A 55-year-old resident of Si Maha Phot who was slightly injured.
Mrs. Suwannee(นางสุวรรณี)
A 53-year-old resident of Si Maha Phot who was slightly injured.
Ms. Supawan(นางสาวสุภาวรรณ)
A loan officer at the BAAC who witnessed the accident.
Mr. Chanathip Khokmanee(นายชนาธิป โคกมณี)
Deputy Governor of Prachinburi Acting Governor of Prachinburi.
Mr. Sanya Namee(นายสัญญา นามี)
Deputy Governor of Prachinburi who inspected the accident scene.
Mr. Phairat Inpanya(นายไพรัตน์ อินทร์ปัญญา)
District Chief of Prachantakham who inspected the accident scene.

Organization

Prachantakham Police Station(สภ.ประจันตคาม)
The police station responsible for the accident area in Prachinburi.
Ruamkatanyu Foundation(มูลนิธิร่วมกตัญญู)
A rescue foundation that reported the accident and provided assistance.
Sawang Bamphun Thammasathan Foundation(มูลนิธิสว่างบำเพ็ญธรรมสถาน)
A rescue foundation that reported the accident and provided assistance.
Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) Prachantakham Branch(ธนาคารเพื่อการเกษตรและสหกรณ์การเกษตร (ธ.ก.ส.) สาขาประจันตคาม)
The location in front of which the accident occurred.
Prachantakham Hospital(โรงพยาบาลประจันตคาม)
The first hospital where the injured were taken.
Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital(โรงพยาบาลเจ้าพระยาอภัยภูเบศร)ℹ️
The hospital where the injured were transferred for treatment.
Prachinburi Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center(ศปถ.จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี)
The agency coordinating the summary of the situation and investigating the cause of the accident.

Place

Route 33 Suwannasorn(ถนนสาย 33 สุวรรณศร)
The road where the container trailer truck overturned.