Ambulance Crash in Nakhon Si Thammarat Claims Four Lives
A rescue van transporting a sick child to a hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat crashed into a tree during heavy rain, resulting in four fatalities.
On November 10, 2026, a tragic road accident occurred in the Tha Sala district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Thailand. According to reports from Khaosod Online, a rescue van belonging to the Moklan Subdistrict Administrative Organization lost control on a rain-slicked road while transporting a three-year-old patient to Tha Sala Hospital. The vehicle struck a large tree, resulting in the immediate deaths of four individuals, including the young patient, an 18-year-old woman, and a rescue worker. The driver of the van sustained critical injuries and was transported for emergency care. Local authorities, including the deputy governor and district officials, arrived at the scene to oversee the recovery efforts. For residents and travelers in the region, this incident highlights the severe risks posed by heavy rainfall on local road conditions, which can significantly impact emergency response times and safety. While the immediate cause of the accident is attributed to the vehicle losing control on the wet surface, official investigations are ongoing to determine if other factors contributed to the crash. Further details regarding the condition of the driver and the final report from the police investigation are pending.
