Pattaya:A serious collision occurred at the Pattaya South intersection in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, when a sedan ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle. The accident took place around 2 AM today, involving two sedans that sustained extensive damage. Fortunately, both drivers escaped with minor injuries.
According to Thai News Agency, the incident involved an English man driving a sedan from Sattahip towards Bangkok. The driver failed to brake at the red light and accelerated through the intersection, resulting in a collision with another sedan that was turning across the intersection. The crash caused both vehicles to be thrown in different directions and catch fire, leading to panic among onlookers. Quick-thinking bystanders managed to extinguish the fire and rescue the occupants from the wreckage.
Police and volunteer rescue workers from Pattaya City Police Station arrived at the scene to investigate. The foreigner's bronze MG sedan, with Rayong license plates, was found overturned and severely damaged. The driver suffered from abrasions and chest pain. The other vehicle, a bronze Honda Civic with Chiang Mai license plates, was hit head-on and slid over 30 meters, sustaining severe damage. The driver, Mr. Warut, 38, suffered a broken right arm and a wound to his right eye. Rescue workers provided first aid before transporting both individuals to the hospital.
Witnesses reported that the foreign driver did not stop at the red light but instead accelerated through it. The police have recorded images of the scene and plan to review CCTV footage to determine the cause of the accident and ensure fairness for all parties involved.