Driver Seizure Sends Car Into Roadside Water In Pattani
On October 8, 2026, a driver suffered a seizure while driving on Highway 42 in Pattani Province, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and into water, nearly submerging. The 44th Ranger Unit’s 4401st Ranger Company quickly rescued all four occupants and transported them to Somdet Ya Princess Mother Hospital in Saiburi for treatment. All victims were reported safe and receiving medical care.
Four lives were at risk when the driver experienced a seizure while driving, causing the car to lose control and plunge into roadside water, almost fully submerged. The 44th Ranger Unit’s 4401st Ranger Company arrived at the scene on Highway 42 inbound lane, Ban Tera Pling, Thung Kla Subdistrict, Saiburi, Pattani Province. Officers provided immediate assistance, sent the four victims to Somdet Ya Princess Mother Hospital in Saiburi for treatment, and confirmed their safety. The rescue highlights the military’s role in emergency assistance, especially in southern border areas.
