Car Overturns, Burns on Nakhon Ratchasima Road, Driver Dies
On October 4, 2026, a black car overturned and burst into flames on Chum Phuang-Pimai Road in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The driver was trapped inside and died from the blaze before rescuers could extract him. Police say wet road conditions from rain likely caused the loss of control, and they are awaiting identification of the victim.
At 9:40 p.m. on October 4, 2026, Chum Phuang police were alerted to an overturned and burning car on Chum Phuang-Pimai Road near the Lawo‑Khok Thong area in Pimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima. Responding officers and Sawang Metta Nakhon Ratchasima rescue teams found a black sedan, plate NgN 9821 Nakhon Ratchasima, lying on its side beside the road and fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews extinguished the blaze. Inside the vehicle, one person was discovered dead, still seated at the wheel, with the body burned beyond recognition and all documents destroyed. The body was sent to Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital for identification and relatives are being contacted. Initial checks indicate the accident was likely caused by rain‑making the road slippery, and police will continue to take statements from witnesses.
