Brakes failed
At least 18 people killed in coach accident in Thailand
At least 18 people have died in a tragic accident involving a coach in eastern Thailand. The brakes may have failed - the vehicle overturned and ended up in a ditch.
"The road was downhill, the brakes failed and the driver lost control of his vehicle before it overturned," explained police officer Sophon Phramaneehe. The fatalities are believed to be adults who were on a study trip.
23 people were injured in the incident in the eastern province of Prachinburi, 155 kilometers east of the capital Bangkok. According to the police officer, some of them are still in a critical condition.
Investigation launched into the cause of the accident
There were 49 people on the bus, all of them Thai nationals, including the driver, the police officer said. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and said an investigation had been launched.
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