Drunk Driver Crashes Container Truck Into Bridge Pillar
A container truck crashed into an overpass pillar at high speed on September 19, causing a 10km traffic backup; the driver admitted to drinking alcohol and was found with cannabis in his possession.
A major accident occurred at 10:54 a.m. on September 19 when a container truck lost control and collided violently with an overpass pillar, causing the container to break loose and ricochet across lanes to strike another truck. Traffic accumulated for over 10 kilometers as rescue teams worked to assist the injured. The truck driver admitted to consuming alcohol since morning, and police found cannabis in his possession during questioning.
Investigators documented the scene and worked to clear vehicles to restore normal traffic flow. Further investigation will include blood alcohol testing and drug screening before legal proceedings are initiated. Structural engineers from Samut Prakan Province will inspect the overpass pillar; preliminary checks indicate the bridge remains operational.
Dashcam footage from a following vehicle shows the container truck weaving erratically between lanes before the collision. The following driver honked warning signals multiple times, but the truck continued until it struck the overpass pillar and ricocheted across the lane barrier to hit another truck and overturn, blocking traffic entirely. The precise cause—whether drowsiness, driver impairment, or mechanical failure—requires further detailed investigation by authorities.
