Nakhon Ratchasima:A bus traveling from Bangkok to Nakhon Phanom veered off the road and crashed in Nakhon Ratchasima, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to 40 passengers. Emergency personnel are working to save the injured, including one individual in critical condition.
According to Thai News Agency, rescue workers from Ruenjit and Hook 31 arrived at the scene equipped with tools for cutting and spreading, as well as life-saving devices, to perform CPR on passengers trapped inside the overturned bus. The accident occurred around midnight at the Prathai intersection on Mittraphap Road in Khong District.
The bus, which was air-conditioned, was found on its side by the roadside. It was carrying 41 passengers, including Thai and foreign nationals, traveling from Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon to Bangkok. The driver, identified as Mr. Prasert, 55, died at the scene. While one woman sustained serious injuries, the other passengers suffered minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Passengers on the bus reported that the vehicle swerved back and forth before losing control and veering off the road, causing panic as they scrambled to escape through the side windows. Police have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.