Flash Flood Sweeps Car into Canal in Rayong
A driver was rescued by friends after their sedan was swept off a flooded road in Rayong province during heavy rainfall.
On September 27, 2026, a sedan was swept off a road near an industrial estate in Klaeng, Rayong, by strong flash flood currents. According to Khaosod Online, the incident occurred during heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding on the roadway. The driver of the sedan was following a friend’s pickup truck when the vehicle lost traction and was pushed into a roadside canal.
Rescue workers from the Sawang Phon Kusol Rayong Foundation arrived at the scene to find the white sedan overturned in the water. Fortunately, the driver had already been rescued by the occupants of the pickup truck, who managed to pull the individual from the vehicle before it submerged further. Three Chinese nationals were found at the scene, visibly shaken but unharmed.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by flash floods during the rainy season. Driving through flooded roads can lead to a total loss of vehicle control, even for experienced drivers. Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions, and it remains to be confirmed if any additional infrastructure damage occurred in the vicinity of the industrial estate. Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid driving through deep water whenever possible.
