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5 injured in Chiang Mai collision after driver falls asleep at the wheel – VIDEO

Maya TaylorThursday, November 19, 2020Last Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2020

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5 injured in Chiang Mai collision after driver falls asleep at the wheel – VIDEO

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5 passengers in a public transport vehicle have been injured after a pickup driver fell asleep at the wheel and slammed into them. Nation Thailand reports that the collision occurred on San Kampaeng Road in the northern province of Chiang Mai.

Rescue workers had to use specialist equipment to free the passengers, who were trapped in the bus. They managed to get them out just before the vehicle burst into flames, with another group of rescuers extinguishing the fire. The injured passengers have all been taken to hospital.

Police have launched an investigation into the collision, with the 29 year old pickup driver, Jetsada Norakaipan, admitting he fell asleep at the wheel.

SOURCE: Nation Thailand

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