School Bus Collision Near Udon Thani Horticultural Expo Leaves 21 Injured
A six-wheel truck ran a red light and collided with a school bus carrying students to the Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani, resulting in 21 injuries.
On November 4, 2026, a serious traffic accident occurred near the entrance of the Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani province. According to reports from Khaosod Online, an 80-year-old driver of a six-wheel truck allegedly ran a red light on the Mittraphap Road (Udon Thani-Nong Khai route) and collided with the rear of a bus transporting students from Kalasin province. The bus, which was carrying over 50 kindergarten and primary school students on a field trip, sustained damage to its left rear side. Emergency responders from the Song Serm Tham Foundation of Udon Thani arrived at the scene to assist the victims. A total of 21 individuals were injured in the incident, including 17 children and 4 adults. All injured parties were transported to five different hospitals in Udon Thani for medical treatment. For travelers and residents in the area, this incident highlights the importance of exercising extreme caution when navigating intersections near high-traffic event venues. While the immediate rescue operations have concluded, authorities are expected to conduct a formal investigation into the truck driver's actions and the circumstances surrounding the traffic signal violation. Further updates regarding the condition of the injured and the legal proceedings against the driver remain to be confirmed by local law enforcement.
