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Seven Teachers Injured in Pickup Truck Accident on Rural Road in Mae Hong Son Province

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A road accident occurred on the Thop Sok section of rural road wa 4001 in Mueang district, Mae Hong Son province, at 5:30 pm on August 11, involving seven teachers from a private school in Pai district. The pickup truck, registered in Chiang Mai, collided with a guardrail, injuring two people seriously and five others with minor injuries. The victims were taken to Sri Sangwan Hospital for treatment. Upon inspecting the vehicle, officials found that the truck was in automatic gear, set to D for drive, and not shifted to lower gears like L or S, which inadequately managed the engine's braking power needed for descending the slope.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seven teachers from a private school in Pai district were injured in a pickup truck accident on the Thop Sok section of rural road wa 4001 in Mueang district, Mae Hong Son province.
  • Two people sustained serious injuries, while five others suffered minor injuries.
  • The vehicle was found in automatic gear, set to D for drive, and not shifted to lower gears, which was inadequate for the descent.
  • The driver managed to steer into the barrier, preventing a fatal plunge into the deep ravine.
  • The accident occurred at 5:30 pm on August 11.
  • The victims were taken to Sri Sangwan Hospital for treatment.
  • A similar accident occurred on July 31 in Chon Buri province, resulting in a fatality.
  • The driver's failure to shift to lower gears contributed to the accident.
  • The pickup truck was registered in Chiang Mai.
  • The village head of Thop Sok, Suprawin Phaisinamnguen, responded to the scene.

Statistics:

  • 7 people injured in the pickup truck accident.
  • 2 people seriously injured.
  • 5 people with minor injuries.
  • The accident occurred on August 11, 2023 (no exact date provided in the original text).
  • 1 fatality in a similar accident on July 31 in Chon Buri province.
  • 1 black Yamaha motorcycle damaged in the July 31 accident.
  • 1 18-wheel truck involved in the July 31 accident.
  • 1 U-turn junction near the scene of the July 31 accident.

Sources:

  • "7 injured in pickup truck crash in Mae Hong Son". KhaoSod.
  • "Truck crashes on U-turn junction, killing motorbike rider". Thai News Agency.

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