Fiery collision on Phetkasem Road leads to vehicle inferno
A dramatic accident unfolded when a pickup truck collided with the back of a container truck, triggering a chain reaction that involved three vehicles and resulted in a fiery blaze.
The accident, which occurred on the outbound side of Phetkasem Road, Highway 4, near kilometre marker 311+600 in front of a petrol station in Prachuap Khiri Khan City, left vehicles overturned and on fire, prompting an urgent response from local fire services and rescue teams.
Police, led by the deputy inspector Athit Butrakon, have launched an investigation into the incident.
The incident occurred at 1am today, December 17, involving a Hino container truck, a pick-up truck with a covered back, and another truck carrying Japanese grass for landscaping. The 36 year old container truck, driven by Phu Khiao, sustained damage to its rear end.
Meanwhile, the pickup truck, registered in Nonthaburi and driven by 34 year old Phet Nakorn, was found overturned on its side. Both drivers sustained minor injuries but opted not to seek hospital treatment.
The third vehicle, a Toyota truck registered in Bangkok, suffered extensive front-end damage and caught fire. Firefighters from the Prachuap Khiri Khan municipality worked diligently to extinguish the flames, and the driver was promptly transported to Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital for further treatment.
Initial investigations suggest that the pickup truck, unable to brake in time due to its heavy load, crashed into the back of the container truck, causing the chain collision, reported KhaoSod.
“The weight of the vehicles and the speed at which they were travelling played a significant role in the severity of the crash,” noted a traffic officer at the scene.
Investigators are compiling evidence, including photographs of the scene, to determine the exact cause of the accident. They await further details from the injured driver once they are discharged from the hospital.
The damage was not limited to the vehicles involved, as several items belonging to the Department of Highways were also damaged.
