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At approximately 14:30, an electric vehicle struck the toilet facility of a petrol station along the Lampang-Chiang Mai highway in Hang Chat, Lampang. The impact caused the restroom wall to collapse, trapping a 21-year-old man who was seated inside. Rescue workers provided preliminary treatment before transporting him to Hang Chat Hospital for further care. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver mistakenly shifted into drive (D) instead of reverse (R), causing the vehicle to lurch forward and crash into the building. The victim sustained injuries to his brow, torso, arms, and legs.

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