Woman Crashes Mercedes Into Garbage Truck in Bangkok
A 38-year-old woman driving a Mercedes crashed into a garbage truck in Bangkok's Talad Luang District after hitting a motorcycle, injuring the car's driver and causing significant damage to three vehicles.
At 12:35 a.m. on August 11, 2025, Deputy Investigation Officer Somboonchai Ketumated of Talad Luang Police Station received a report of a personal vehicle colliding with a garbage collection truck with injuries in front of a convenience store at the entrance of Thung Mangkorn Soi, Phoem Ratchachonnani Road, Talad Luang District, Bangkok.
At the scene, officers found a white Mercedes-Benz registered in Bangkok with severe damage to the front fender, hood, and engine compartment. The vehicle's roof was crushed and it was left blocking the center of the road. Ms. Anantanya (surname withheld), 38, the driver, sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital for emergency care.
Nearby, the Talad Luang District Office garbage truck was parked in the left lane and was struck at the rear, sustaining damage. Mr. Gong (surname withheld), 44, was operating the garbage truck. Additionally, a motorcycle ridden by Mr. Noprat (surname withheld), 30, sustained minor damage, though neither occupant was injured. Both vehicle operators proceeded to file daily reports as evidence.
Initial investigation revealed that Mr. Noprat was riding his motorcycle along Phoem Ratchachonnani Road in the parallel lanes, leftmost lane, when approximately 20 meters before the collision point, the Mercedes suddenly struck the motorcycle's exhaust pipe with considerable force. The impact caused the motorcycle damage and the Mercedes lost control, subsequently colliding with the rear of the garbage truck.
Investigating officers have accepted the complaint and will review closed-circuit camera footage. The Mercedes driver will be summoned for questioning to proceed with legal proceedings.
