Two deceased, thirteen hurt gravely as bus driver dozes off behind the wheel
Tale from Prachuap Khiri Khan
Guess what happened real early in the mornin'? A terrible bus crash, y'all. On Phet Kasem Road, a tour bus, bound for Don Sak in Surat Thani province, went haywire, killing two and wounding thirteen, ugh! Tragic stuff.
So here's the scoop, the accident happened around 4:51am near kilometre marker 327+100. That's in front of Phra Mongkut Klao Camp, tambon Huai Sai in Muang district to be exact. The driver, just goin' by the name Tossaporn, 51, nodded off at the wheel, and you can imagine what happened next. The bus swerved, dashed through the guard rail, and plunged into a ditch.
The bus company, Roong-Reuang Coach Co Ltd, had a heart, arranging a replacement ride for the passengers who still could walk a bit. Meanwhile, the injured were hauled off to Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital for some TLC.
You know, it's crazy how accidents like these keep happening. Safety concerns loom large, especially for those long-haul buses, y'all. Hopefully, stronger safety measures will be put in place.
Investigations are still on the go. And here's a fun fact about Tossaporn, the dozing driver, he took the wheel from a stop in Hua Hin district. Maybe he needed a strong coffee or a short nap, right?
Tossaporn admitted to the mistake, poor guy. But accidents happen, man. It's a reminder to always stay alert when we're behind the wheel. Road safety, y'all, it's real stuff. And let's hope for the speedy recovery of the injured and peace for the departed souls.
All these unfortunate events highlight the importance of road safety, particularly in relation to long-haul buses. In light of the incident on Phet Kasem Road, health-and-wellness advocates argue that lack of sleep can significantly impact one's ability to drive, thereby increasing the risk of car-accidents. Meanwhile, the general news continues to report on similar incidents, reinforcing the need for stronger safety measures in the science of transportation.
