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33 Injured After Russian Tour Bus Crashes Into Pattaya Toll Booth

03.01.2025 - A tour bus carrying Russian tourists crashed into a toll booth at the Pong Toll Plaza at 6:22 PM on January 2, causing injuries to 33 people. The accident prompted an immediate response from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Unit, which coordinated with highway police, tourist police, and other rescue teams. At the scene, authorities discovered a Kim Ho Tour bus had collided with a toll booth, a barrier, and a Toyota Fortuner. Leaking fuel from the bus heightened safety concerns, leading to a swift evacuation of passengers.

Among the injured, six were reported in serious condition, while 27 sustained minor injuries. The injured included 30 bus passengers and three occupants of the Toyota Fortuner. All victims received first aid at the scene before being transported to local hospitals for further treatment. Ms. Addy Yoosamran, a highway security officer, explained that the Toyota Fortuner was slowing to pass through the toll booth when the bus, traveling at high speed, abruptly switched lanes. The bus lost control, causing the crash and widespread panic.

The driver, identified as Sayan Kumpitak, 74, was transporting 42 people, including himself, from Koh Samet in Rayong Province to Pattaya. Security camera footage showed the bus speeding as it changed lanes from a closed toll gate to an open one, leading to the collision. Police Lieutenant Nattapol Ritthirong from the Highway Police Division 1 examined the site and collected CCTV evidence. Preliminary investigations suggest brake failure may have contributed to the crash. Authorities plan to question the driver further to determine the exact cause of the incident.

Source https://www.pattayamail.com/news/33-...l-booth-485844

[loonodingle]

Thai Buses scare the crap outta me.. The last time i took one i got of mid journey as he was driving head on into traffic expecting them to move. This old driver probably fell asleep he was 74 and probs ran out of M150 to keep him awake.

[Mr.NoCredit]

Bus driver. He wanted to make sure he away in the proper lane for paying the toll fee.

[kellyhound]

bus needed a brake.

[William May]

The fact of the matter, is they were in the bus, and rushin!

[durt]

I hate fuckers that try to butt in line

[x68000]

Looks like a vodka related incident.

[sexpig4u]

The Bus has a schedule to keep....beep beep