BANGKOK: A tour bus accident in Phetchaburi leaves nine out of 28 passengers injured. Emergency teams assist with evacuations and provide care, while travel arrangements are made for those affected.
On Tuesday (July 8) evening at approximately 8pm, a tour bus lost control and skidded off the road near a sharp curve on the Phetkasem Road (southbound) at kilometre 151-560, in the Huasaphan area, Phetchaburi Province.
Fortunately, all 28 passengers and two crew members managed to exit the vehicle safely. Nine people sustained minor injuries.
Following the incident, the Phetchaburi Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, in coordination with the Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Office and the Sawang Sanpetch Foundation, along with the Phetchaburi Provincial Police, rushed to the scene to provide immediate assistance.
Initial investigations revealed that the nine injured passengers sustained only minor injuries, and none of them were seriously hurt. They were transported to Phra Chomklao Phetchaburi Hospital for medical treatment and further examination.
In addition to the nine injured passengers sent to the hospital, two others were taken to Bangkok Thonburi Hospital, and 15 passengers remained at the Phetchaburi Provincial Hall. The tour operator arranged for a new bus to transport the passengers who wished to continue their journey to their final destination.
Four foreign tourists, who wished to stay overnight before continuing their journey the next morning, were provided with accommodation, food, and drinking water by the Phetchaburi authorities, ensuring that they were fully supported during the situation.
Currently, authorities are working to remove the damaged bus from the area and clear the route to restore normal traffic conditions as quickly as possible. - The Nation/ANN
