Nakhon Si Thammarat, Repeated events. A tour bus overturned in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, nearly causing mass death. Six passengers were found seriously injured. The driver is believed to have fallen asleep.

This incident occurred at 10:00 p.m. on January 7, 2024. Thung Song Police Station Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Received a report of a tour bus overturning on Asia Road 41, southbound, in front of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Sports School, Nong Hong Subdistrict, Thung Song District, so coordinated with officials of the Siam Ruam Jai Pu In Foundation to provide assistance. The tour bus was found flipped on its side in the middle of a 4-lane road.

As for the injured, there were 6 people: Mr. Natthawut, 29 years old, a resident of Phra Phrom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Ms. Natthanicha, 39 years old, a resident of Mueang District, Songkhla Province, Mr. Chatchai, 36 years old, a resident of Ranot District, Songkhla Province, Ms. Phonnapat, age 24, a resident of Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si
Thammarat Province, Ms. Wanya, age 40, a resident of Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and Ms. Miriam Age 24 years, native of Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. All were taken to the hospital.

From the investigation it is known that Before the incident, the tour bus was carrying passengers from Bangkok. Heading south When they arrived at the scene, they lost control and overturned into a ditch in the middle of a 4-lane road, causing injuries to some people. As for the cause, it is believed that the driver fell asleep. Initially, officials will interrogate the driver of this bus to find clear reasons for further legal action.

Source: Thai News Agency