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Two Found Dead After Car Plunges into Irrigation Canal in Chiang Mai
A man and a woman were discovered deceased inside a submerged sedan in Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai, following a reported navigation error.
On July 30, 2026, rescue teams and police from the Mae Taeng Police Station in Chiang Mai recovered a black sedan from the Mae Taeng irrigation canal, located near Thanyarak Hospital in Khilek sub-district. Inside the vehicle, authorities discovered the bodies of one man and one woman.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, local residents stated that on the night of July 28, a man appearing to be intoxicated had driven into the village with a female passenger to ask for directions, claiming they were lost. Shortly after, villagers reported hearing a sound consistent with a vehicle accident, though no immediate investigation was conducted at the time. The following day, residents noticed a local cart missing from the canal bank and observed tire tracks leading into the water, prompting a search by rescue divers and underwater scanning equipment.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the risks associated with navigating unfamiliar rural roads, particularly at night. While the preliminary investigation suggests the vehicle veered into the canal after the occupants became lost, the exact circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by local authorities. No further details regarding the identities of the victims or the official cause of the accident have been confirmed at this stage.
Translated from Thai.
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