Chinese tourist’s van overturns in Pattaya, sparks traffic chaos
A Chinese tourist’s van overturned, leading to a road blockage on Pattaya Second Road and causing delays exceeding 30 minutes, resulting in minor injuries.
The Pattaya Rescue Centre was informed about the accident at 10.06pm on Tuesday, January 21. Upon notification, Pattaya police and rescue teams promptly arrived at the scene.
They discovered a white Toyota Alphard van overturned on the road. The driver, 43 year old Xu from China, reportedly lost control of the vehicle, resulting in it flipping over and obstructing the road. This incident caused traffic to come to a standstill for more than half an hour. Police worked diligently to manage and normalise the traffic flow. Xu sustained minor injuries and received initial medical treatment before being transferred to a hospital.
The accident also involved two other vehicles: a black Chevrolet Cruze and a black Honda Civic. The Chevrolet was hit from behind and subsequently collided with the Honda. Fortunately, the Turkish tourist driving the Honda emerged unscathed.
Witnesses described the van swerving between lanes, mounting the pavement, and crashing into the back of a stationary car, which led to the van overturning and blocking the road. Passersby assisted in safely extracting the van driver before officials arrived.
Police conducted a breathalyser test on Xu to determine alcohol levels, although the results have not been disclosed as of this report, reported The Pattaya News.
In related news, an emergency response vehicle from Pak Phraek Subdistrict Administrative Organisation overturned after losing control on a curve, resulting in the tragic death of the driver. The incident occurred on the morning of January 1 following New Year’s Eve celebrations. The accident took place on a road in Bang Saphan Noi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, near kilometre marker 9, in front of Bhan Phata Reung Ram Temple. The ambulance’s side mirror was shattered, and nearly all medical equipment inside the vehicle was damaged.
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