At least 40 people were injured after a passenger bus overturned in the Pattaya area on Tuesday, February 18th, during heavy rainfall. The bus, traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya Bus Terminal, was involved in the accident near a U-turn on the No. 36 Road (Pattaya-Rayong Bypass Road).

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According to the bus driver, a sedan abruptly crossed in front of the bus, forcing him to swerve to avoid a collision. However, due to the slippery road conditions caused by the rain, he lost control of the vehicle, leading to the bus overturning.

An afternoon bus accident involving a passenger bus coming from Bangkok to the Pattaya bus station resulted in forty people getting injured, although none seriously. The driver blamed the weather, a slippery road, and another vehicle for allegedly immediately cutting in front of… pic.twitter.com/UChRT3XZmC

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Emergency responders arrived at the scene promptly, providing assistance to the injured passengers, who were then transported to nearby hospitals. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported.

Authorities are investigating the incident further, emphasizing the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of caution during adverse weather conditions.

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-Thailand News (TN)