Oil Tanker Plunges 100 Meters into Ravine in Mae Hong Son
A fuel truck driver survived a major accident on Highway 108 after his vehicle lost control on a slippery road, collided with two cars, and fell into a deep ravine.
On the evening of November 4, 2026, a serious traffic accident occurred on Highway 108 in Mae Hong Son province, Thailand. According to reports from Khaosod Online, an oil tanker lost control on a slippery section of the road between Ban Pa Chi and the Pa Pae intersection in Mae Sariang district. Witnesses stated that the 33-year-old driver attempted to maintain control of the vehicle while descending the steep mountain road, sounding his horn for over a kilometer to warn other motorists. Despite his efforts, the truck collided with two local pickup trucks before sliding off the highway and plunging into a ravine approximately 100 meters deep. The driver miraculously survived the fall, managing to climb back to the roadside despite suffering from head injuries and neck pain. Emergency responders from the Mae Ho Subdistrict Administrative Organization transported him to Mae Sariang Hospital for urgent medical care. The crash resulted in significant damage to the vehicles and a fuel spill at the site. For travelers and residents, this incident highlights the extreme risks associated with navigating steep, winding mountain roads during or after rainfall. Authorities have yet to confirm the full extent of the environmental impact from the fuel spill or the final condition of the injured driver. Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Mae Sariang area.
