A devastating bus accident in eastern Thailand’s Prachinburi province early Wednesday has claimed the lives of 18 people and left 31 others injured, according to local authorities. The double-decker bus, carrying 49 passengers on a study tour, lost control on a downhill stretch and overturned.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a brake system failure may have caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The bus was navigating a steep descent when the brakes allegedly malfunctioned, leading to the tragic accident.
Emergency responders arrived promptly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for urgent medical care. The condition of the survivors remains undisclosed as families anxiously await news.
Local officials have launched a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash and to implement measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The community is in mourning, with support being offered to the victims’ families.
