Two Injured in Passenger Van and Skylab Collision in Udon Thani

On August 21, 2026, a traffic accident occurred on the Mittraphap Road in the Na Kha sub-district of Udon Thani, involving a passenger van and a three-wheeled vehicle locally known as a 'Skylab.' According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, the incident took place on the inbound route toward Udon Thani city.

Emergency services, including the Udon Thani Hospital rescue team and the Udon Sawang Metha Tham Foundation, responded to the scene. Two elderly individuals traveling in the Skylab sustained injuries during the collision. All 13 passengers in the van, who were identified as Lao nationals, were reported to be safe and uninjured.

Preliminary investigations by local police are currently underway to determine the exact cause of the crash. Authorities are examining whether the Skylab driver attempted to change lanes abruptly to reach a nearby U-turn point. While the passenger van is covered by first-class insurance, reports indicate that the Skylab vehicle does not have insurance coverage.

For travelers and residents in the area, this incident highlights the importance of exercising caution on major thoroughfares like Mittraphap Road, particularly near U-turn zones where traffic patterns can shift unexpectedly. As the investigation continues, police are working to confirm the sequence of events that led to the collision.