Driver hospitalised after pickup hits power pole in Bang Lamung
A driver found himself in hospital care after his pickup truck collided with a power pole in Bang Lamung. The incident occurred at 4.30pm, yesterday, December 9, in Soi Takean Tia, drawing emergency responders to the scene promptly.
Upon arrival, they discovered a heavily damaged pickup truck entangled with a power pole, which had also suffered significant damage. The area was cordoned off to ensure safety while the electric officials were summoned to repair the pole and wires.
The driver, known by the alias Met, is a 47 year old employee of the Takhian Tia Municipality. He sustained multiple injuries as a result of the crash and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
In a candid admission, Met confessed to having consumed alcohol before the accident, a factor that likely contributed to the unfortunate event, reported The Pattaya News.
Bang Lamung Police are currently investigating the incident, though they have not yet decided on any legal actions against the driver. The situation remains under review as authorities weigh the circumstances surrounding the crash.
In related news, a tragic incident unfolded when a celebratory return journey turned fatal for a group of young footballers. Two teenagers lost their lives, and 10 others sustained injuries after a pickup truck veered off the road and collided with an electricity pole.
The accident occurred as the group was heading home from a seven-a-side football championship in Kamphaeng Phet province. The driver, who was reportedly intoxicated, was the mother of one of the players and had volunteered to drive them back.
The accident took place on a curved section of the road in the village of Moo 10 in the Tri Trueng subdistrict of Mueang district. Tragically, the victims were identified as 16 year old Mark, and 14 year old Boonyarit. Several individuals with minor injuries were treated at the hospital and have since been discharged.
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