Family Injured After SUV Plunges from Unfinished Bridge in Kamphaeng Phet
A family of three sustained injuries after their vehicle fell from a bridge in Kamphaeng Phet that has remained under repair for over three years.
On the night of October 15, 2026, a family of three was injured when their SUV plunged from a bridge in Kamphaeng Phet province. According to reports from Khaosod English, the bridge has been closed for repairs for more than three years following a previous collapse. Local residents have alleged that the safety barriers intended to block access to the structure had been removed, allowing the vehicle to drive onto the unfinished section.
Rescue teams from the Wang Khaem Subdistrict Administrative Organisation and local police responded to the scene to assist the victims. This incident highlights significant concerns regarding infrastructure maintenance and the adequacy of safety measures at construction sites in the region. For residents and travelers, this event serves as a reminder to exercise extreme caution when navigating areas with ongoing roadwork or reported structural damage, as signage and physical barriers may not always be present or reliable.
Authorities have yet to provide a formal statement regarding why the barriers were missing or when the long-delayed repairs are expected to be completed. Further investigation is required to determine the exact circumstances that led to the removal of the safety measures and to identify who is responsible for the site's current state.
