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Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
9 People die in road carnage involving passenger van in Kamphaeng Phet
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9 People die in road carnage involving passenger van in Kamphaeng Phet
13 Sept 18:11Key points summarised by AI
Nine people, primarily Myanmar migrant workers, died and six were seriously injured in a tragic passenger van accident in Kamphaeng Phet province.
The incident occurred around 6:50 am when the van veered off Phahonyothin Road, crashed into a tree, and subsequently caught fire.
Police suspect the Thai driver, Phromwat Saekhu, fell asleep at the wheel, a recurring issue on this long and straight section of road.
The van was transporting migrant workers to the border district of Mae Sot in Tak province when the fatal crash took place.
Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall
Yesterday 22:44Key points summarised by AI
A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.