Thailand proved it will be quick to return to normality after five passengers were injured as their tour bus ran off Phetkasem highway and crashed into the median ditch in Southern Thailand on Monday night.
Police said the accident occurred about 11.10pm in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
The Bus driver, Mr.Preecha Chansingkhon, 68, told police he left Bangkok early on Monday night for Nakhon Si Thammarat. Nearing the Bang Saphan intersection, a bicycle cut in front of the bus, crossing to the other side of the road.
He swerved to the side to avoid hitting the bicycle, and the bus crashed into the centre ditch. Causing the top heavy double decker bus to topple onto its side.
Three men and two women passengers were slightly injured. They were admitted to Bang Saphan Hospital in Southern Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.
Two power poles were also brought down by the bus. Furthermore the damage was estimated at about 200,000 baht. – CTN News
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