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Five Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision at Suan Somdet Intersection
A head-on collision involving three pickup trucks at a Nonthaburi intersection resulted in five injuries early Wednesday morning.
On the morning of August 21, 2026, a significant traffic accident occurred at the Suan Somdet intersection on Tiwanon Road in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, Pak Kret police were alerted to the incident at approximately 4:20 a.m. The collision involved three pickup trucks, leaving two of the vehicles with severe front-end damage.
Emergency responders from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation arrived at the scene to assist five individuals who sustained injuries. Among the injured was a 55-year-old woman, identified as Mrs. Mayuree, who was a passenger in a fruit-carrying pickup truck and suffered a head wound.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the risks associated with major intersections during early morning hours. Both parties involved in the collision have claimed they were following the green traffic signal, leading to conflicting accounts of the event. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances to determine the cause of the crash. While initial reports suggest the drivers denied falling asleep at the wheel, the exact sequence of events remains under investigation by local police. Travelers are advised to exercise caution when navigating the Suan Somdet intersection, as traffic flow may be temporarily affected while the investigation continues.