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14 Children Injured After Car Crashes into Kanchanaburi Daycare Center
A sedan crashed into a child development center in Kanchanaburi on August 7, 2026, resulting in injuries to 14 students.
On August 7, 2026, a sedan collided with the Nong Song Ton Child Development Center in the Kaeng Sian sub-district of Kanchanaburi province. According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, the incident occurred at approximately 12:52 p.m. while the children were resting after lunch.
Emergency responders from the Phithak Kan Foundation arrived on the scene with over 10 ambulances to provide assistance. The impact caused a wall of the facility to collapse, with falling concrete debris injuring 14 students. The children sustained various injuries, including head wounds, lacerations to the mouth, and bruising. Teachers present at the time immediately evacuated the students from the affected area before they were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the vehicle and a passenger, identified as relatives, reportedly sustained minor injuries.
Preliminary reports suggest the driver experienced a sudden loss of consciousness while passing the facility, leading to the loss of vehicle control. For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the unpredictable nature of road accidents near public facilities. While the immediate medical response was swift, authorities have yet to release a final report regarding the driver's medical condition or potential legal consequences. Further investigation is ongoing to confirm the exact circumstances surrounding the driver's sudden incapacitation.