BMW With Premium Plate Crashes Into Power Pole In Nakhon Ratchasima
A luxury BMW with a premium plate crashed into a power pole on a sharp curve in Nakhon Ratchasima early Friday, causing a widespread power outage and blocking the road during morning rush hour.
Rescue units from Sawang Morathai Korat received a report at 7:00 a.m. on August 1, 2026 of a vehicle hitting a power pole in the Arun Samakkee Chok Dee community in Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality. They found a white BMW with a premium license plate valued at over 500,000 baht that had lost control and struck the pole on a sharp curve. The front of the car was severely damaged, with two front tires blown and airbags deployed. The power pole was knocked down and blocked the road, disrupting the daily commute of hundreds of employees working at nearby shopping centers and factories.
The collision also caused a widespread power outage affecting many households in the community, requiring officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority to repair the damaged electrical system. The driver, identified as a man of good standing, was transported to a private hospital by friends for medical treatment. Authorities believe the accident occurred when the driver reached the sharp curve in rainy conditions, which made the road slippery.
