Tourist Van Brake Failure Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Phetchabun
A tourist van's brake failure on a steep downhill curve in Phetchabun caused a three-vehicle collision July 26, injuring six people on a notoriously dangerous road section.
A tourist van carrying visitors descending from Phu Thap Buek experienced a sudden brake failure at noon on July 26, triggering a three-vehicle collision at the S1 curve near kilometer markers 6-7 on the Chao Wawa-Phu Hin Rong Kla road in Lom Kao district, Phetchabun province. The van's brakes failed on the steep downhill curve, causing the driver to lose control and strike the rear of a sedan ahead before swerving into an oncoming pickup truck, resulting in significant damage to the van's front and leaving six people with minor injuries. Police from Lom Kao Station, along with rescue and emergency services, responded immediately and transported all six injured victims to Lom Kao Hospital. Investigators are currently gathering evidence and examining the vehicles to pursue appropriate legal action, while noting that the S1 curve is known as one of the province's most hazardous sections with a history of frequent accidents.
