CHIANG RAI – On July 5, 2026, at 8:05 p.m., a passenger car and a pickup truck collided near the Wiriam traffic light intersection on Phahonyothin Road in the San Sai district of Chiang Rai. The crash left one person injured and caused a traffic disruption in the area.
Rescue workers and the agencies on scene checked the area, helped the injured person, and directed traffic while crews handled the aftermath. After that, they took the injured person to the hospital for treatment.
Key Takeaways
- One person was injured in the collision.
- Emergency crews responded at the scene and helped manage traffic.
- Officials are still reviewing the cause of the crash.
Police warned that drivers should follow traffic signals, slow down near intersections, and stay alert at all times. Intersections are high-risk spots because vehicles can enter from different directions in a short amount of time. A careful approach can help lower the chance of another crash.
Police are still reviewing the cause of the accident. For drivers in Chiang Rai and nearby areas, this incident is a clear reminder to watch the light, keep a safe speed, and avoid rushing through junctions.
In recent national safety campaigns, Chiang Rai has frequently recorded either the highest or near-highest total number of individual road accidents nationwide during the holiday week.
Perhaps surprisingly, the overwhelming majority of serious accidents occur on straight sections of highways and local village roads rather than sharp mountain switchbacks, often because straightaways encourage higher speeds.
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