Safety
Fatal Construction Accident in Khon Kaen
A 29-year-old road surveyor died after being struck by a reversing cement truck at a construction site in Khon Kaen province.
On September 17, 2026, a tragic accident occurred on the Ban Thum-Mancha Khiri road in the Phon Phek sub-district of Khon Kaen, Thailand. According to a report by Khaosod Online, a 29-year-old road surveyor was killed after being struck and run over by a reversing cement truck. The victim was working at the site, which is currently undergoing an expansion project to increase the road capacity from two to four lanes. Despite attempts by colleagues to alert the driver, the surveyor was caught behind the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries at the scene. Local police from the Mancha Khiri station and the Ruamkatanyu Foundation responded to the incident to conduct an investigation. For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the inherent risks associated with active road construction zones. While the expansion project aims to improve infrastructure, it serves as a somber reminder to exercise extreme caution when navigating areas where heavy machinery is in operation. At this time, the investigation into the specific circumstances of the driver's actions and the safety protocols in place at the site remains ongoing. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding potential charges or specific safety lapses.
