School Van Hits Power Pole in Surin, 19 Injured
A school van crashed into a power pole on Highway 226 in Mueang Surin on November 2, injuring 19 people including 18 students, one seriously. Police are investigating the cause.
A school van crashed into a power pole in Surin, injuring 19 people. Rescue workers rushed the injured to hospital while the cause remains under investigation. The accident occurred on November 2, 2026, on Highway 226 near Robinson Department Store in Mueang Surin district. The van was carrying students; 13 females, 5 males, and the driver were injured. One 7-year-old student sustained serious injuries (yellow triage level), while the others had minor injuries. Rescue volunteers provided first aid before transporting victims to hospital. Police are investigating the cause.