A bus accident yesterday in Kanchanaburi province left many injured tourists. Of the 44 Russian tourists, 26 were injured, three of them seriously, it writes Bangkok Post.

The cause of the accident was said to be a technical problem. The driver stated that his steering wheel locked. This caused him to lose control of the bus. The bus then crashed into a rock and overturned. (See also News from Thailand : www.thailandblog.nl/nieuws/nieuws-uit-thailand-10-august-2013)

Russians on their way to Sai Yok

The injured have been taken to Memorial Hospital in the nearby city of Kanchanaburi. The tourists traveled from Chon Buri to Sai Yok National Park. Among the seriously injured is a 12-year-old Russian girl.

The driver was taken by police for questioning.

2 responses to “Kanchanaburi bus accident: 26 Russian tourists injured”

  1. Ingrid says up

    It doesn't surprise me. Last year brought to the airport with a bus hired by Kras dangerous. Tilted over to one side driver also said something was wrong with the suspension we couldn't get out unfortunately it was in the middle of the highway but really thought our last hour was beaten. There just needs to be a lot more control and travel companies need to know what they are hiring and pay more attention to that.

  2. janbeute says up

    A steering wheel is blocked, I would like to see why THIS HAPPENED as a former MOT inspector. I have been an MOT inspector in Holland for many years.
    At a very renowned company and heavy truck brand.
    APK 1 is for heavy vehicles above 3.5 tons GVW.
    I see plenty here in Thailand EVERY DAY, not only big trucks, buses but also passenger cars and pickup trucks.
    And don't forget motorcycles.
    Luckily I like a bit of evening time, otherwise I wouldn't dare go out here anymore.
    What do you think of buses of which one or more wheel bolts have broken off for whatever reason or purpose.
    I see enough.
    Sometimes what you see here is so incredulous that it is still allowed to drive on country roads.
    And the police they stood by and watched it.

    All hope for a safe return home.

    Mvg Jantje from Pasang.


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