Fallen Tree Limbs Crush Golfer's Car in Ratchaburi
A 77-year-old golfer was trapped in his car after fallen tree branches crushed the vehicle as he left Burasat Camp Golf Course in Ratchaburi; rescuers freed him after 30 minutes and he was taken to hospital with back and neck injuries.
At 3:00 PM on August 3, 2026, Ratchaburi City emergency personnel received a report of a tree branch crushing a vehicle with an occupant trapped inside. The incident occurred on the road leading to Burasat Camp Golf Course within Khao Ngu Stone Park, Muang District, Ratchaburi Province. Emergency services from Khao Ngu Subdistrict and the Royal Thai Army Engineering Corps, stationed nearby, responded to assess the situation.
Rescuers found two large branches had snapped and fallen onto a white Suzuki sedan. Inside was a single injured male passenger, trapping him in the vehicle. Teams from the Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Foundation brought cutting equipment to assist in the rescue. After more than 30 minutes of work, they successfully extracted the victim, a 77-year-old golfer who had been playing at Burasat Camp. The vehicle also contained golf clubs and equipment. Officials cleared the road afterward to restore passage.
Preliminary investigation revealed heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts preceded the incident. The golf course entrance is lined with large trees on both sides. Investigators believe weak, already-decayed branches were blown down by the strong wind, striking lower branches and causing them to break and fall onto the passing vehicle as the victim left the golf course. The injured man sustained injuries to his back and neck with limited mobility and was transported to Ratchaburi Hospital. Police are processing the claim as a natural disaster for insurance purposes.
