A school bus transporting 40 students veered out of control, flipped over, and collided with a traffic signal pole in the Kaeng Sanam Nang district of Nakhon Ratchasima. As a result, 16 students between the ages of 10 and 17 sustained injuries. This event occurred on Niwetrat Road and was reported to Police Lieutenant Colonel Paphon Chaisaksri, the lead investigator at Kaeng Sanam Nang Police Station, at 7:30 am today.
Upon reaching the scene, law enforcement and rescue personnel found the overturned school bus obstructing the roadway. All the injured students were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. While most of the students had minor injuries and were released after treatment, three students remained hospitalized for further care.
The driver, identified as a 52-year-old named Chainarong, informed the police that he was transporting the students from Kaeng Sanam Nang district to schools in the Bua Yai district when the accident occurred. Chainarong’s statement indicated that he accelerated to cross the intersection as the traffic signal changed from green to red during the busy morning rush. However, he lost control of the bus, resulting in the collision with the traffic signal pole and the bus overturning.
In the aftermath of the incident, Chainarong has been charged by the police with reckless driving, causing injuries to the students, and damaging public property. The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on enhancing the safety of daily student transportation to and from school.
