BANGKOK: An 18-wheel lorry was involved in a 13-vehicle crash on Highway 33 in Prachin Buri, killing three women and injuring seven to nine people, according to early reports.
Three women were killed and between seven and nine people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving an 18-wheel lorry on Highway 33 in Prachin Buri province on Friday (Nov 13), according to preliminary reports.
The accident occurred at approximately 2.20pm outside the Prachantakham branch of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in Prachantakham district.
Early reports indicated that the lorry collided with several cars and motorcycles before a major fire broke out at the scene.
A total of 13 vehicles were reported to have been involved, comprising one 18-wheel lorry, 10 cars and two motorcycles.
Three people were pronounced dead at the scene, with initial reports identifying all three as women.
The number of injured people remained uncertain, with reports ranging from seven to nine.
Firefighters, police officers and rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation in Prachin Buri and the Sawang Bamphen rescue unit were deployed to control the blaze and assist those affected.
Emergency personnel transported the injured to Prachantakham Hospital for treatment.
The collision caused severe disruption to traffic on Highway 33, with vehicles moving slowly through the affected area.
Authorities were working to clear the road and establish the circumstances surrounding the collision. The cause of the accident remained under investigation. - The Nation/ANN
