Police from Laem Chabang Station in Sri Racha District, Chonburi, responded to a tragic accident involving a six-wheeled truck carrying ice, which lost its brakes and crashed into a roadside food stall, instantly killing the vendor.
The incident occurred at a curry and rice shop near Wat Khao Thung Wua in Thung Sukhla Subdistrict, Sri Racha. Upon arrival, rescue teams from the Sawang Pratheep Sri Racha Foundation found the white Hino ice truck (license plate 86-1383 Chonburi) embedded in the front of the food stall. Nearby, a Honda Giorno motorcycle (license plate 8-Khong-9822 Bangkok) was found crushed beneath the truck.
The victim, identified as 52-year-old Ms. Panida Rattanapradit, suffered severe injuries, including broken arms and legs, and was trapped against the wall. Despite the rescue team’s efforts to free her, Ms. Panida succumbed to her injuries shortly after the crash.
The truck driver, 48-year-old Diao Pintong, explained to police that while descending a hill from Wat Khao Thung Wua toward Ao Udom, he lost control of the vehicle after its brakes failed, causing the truck to crash into the shop. He expressed deep remorse for the accident and apologized to the victim’s family.
Ms. Saengdai Chailangkar, a 72-year-old cook who worked at the shop, said she was in the back preparing food when she heard the crash. Turning around, she was horrified to see the truck barreling into the shop, just moments after Ms. Panida had been outside serving customers.
Police have arranged for the victim’s body to be taken to Laem Chabang Hospital for an autopsy and are coordinating with her family for funeral arrangements. The truck driver, Diao, will be further questioned at Laem Chabang Station as part of the ongoing investigation, and legal action will follow.
