BANGKOK – A tragic accident took place last night in central Thailand’s Kamphaeng Phet province; a black pickup truck carrying illegal migrant workers flipped over during a heavy rainstorm. The violent crash caused two immediate deaths and left eight other passengers injured.
Police officers arrived at the scene quickly after residents reported the incident. The disaster happened on Highway 1116 near the border of Kosamphi Nakhon and Mueang districts. Investigators believe the driver lost control because the wet road was very slippery.
Key Takeaways
- Fatal Accident: The crash caused two deaths and eight injuries among illegal migrant workers.
- Driver Flees: The unidentified smuggler escaped the scene immediately after the truck flipped over.
- Smuggling Route: Highway 1116 is a known pathway used frequently for illegal labor trafficking.
According to police reports from MGR Online, the vehicle was a four-door Toyota Revo. The truck bore a license plate from Amnat Charoen province. Emergency workers found the vehicle severely damaged at the bottom of a roadside ditch.
Rescue teams from the Kamphaeng Phet Rescue Association rushed to help the victims. Two men died instantly after being thrown out of the cargo bed during the crash. The vehicle unfortunately landed on top of them as it rolled over.
The remaining eight passengers suffered varying degrees of physical trauma from the accident. Paramedics transported two severely injured workers to the regional hospital for urgent medical care. The other six passengers sustained minor cuts and bruises but remained in deep shock.
Police Hunt for Truck Driver
Local police confirmed that the driver fled into the dark forest before authorities arrived. Officers are now searching the surrounding area to track down this hidden suspect. The driver faces severe legal charges for human smuggling and reckless driving causing death.
Local authorities state that Highway 1116 is a notorious route for illegal labor trafficking operations. Smugglers often use this specific bypass to avoid main police checkpoints on major highways. Police have arrested numerous human traffickers on this road over the past few years.
Medical workers are currently verifying the legal identities and nationalities of all ten migrant passengers. Once the injured victims recover, immigration officers will question them to uncover the larger smuggling network. The survivors will eventually face legal deportation back to their home countries.
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