15 Injured as Van Slams Into Truck on Khon Kaen Highway

KHON KAEN, Thailand – Fifteen people were injured on July 26 after a passenger van crashed into the rear of a truck on the Mitraphap Highway in Ban Phai district, Khon Kaen province. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on the major highway, prompting an immediate response from emergency responders, rescue teams, and related agencies. Initial reports indicate that the passenger van struck the back of the truck, causing injuries to those inside. The injured victims received first aid before being transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash, with preliminary findings suggesting the van driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel prior to the collision. Officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause. Traffic around the crash site was affected, and motorists using the highway were advised to slow down, exercise caution, and allow for extra travel time while emergency crews managed the scene. Further details regarding the condition of the injured passengers and the official investigation are expected to be released later. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push(["_mgc.load"]})(window,"_mgq");