Elderly Driver Causes 7 Utility Poles to Collapse While Evading Tricycle
In Southern Thailand, a 62-year-old driver lost control of his car while attempting to avoid a tricycle, resulting in seven utility poles being knocked down. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident caused widespread power outages and traffic disruptions.
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