Bangkok – A university student miraculously survived after being struck by a speeding bus while using a marked pedestrian crossing on Sukhothai Road last week, with shocking surveillance footage of the incident sparking public outrage over road safety in the capital.

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The June 26 collision occurred at 5:24 PM near the Vachiraphayaban intersection, where CCTV footage shows the young woman legally crossing the road between stopped vehicles. A bus traveling at high speed in the outer lane plowed into her, violently throwing her several meters through the air. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, is currently recovering in hospital from her injuries.

The video, shared widely on social media this Wednesday, has drawn fierce criticism from netizens who condemned the bus driver’s apparent recklessness. Many commentators noted the vehicle’s excessive speed, with some alleging the driver may have been illegally using the lane against traffic flow.

Student hit by bus while using zebra crossing in Bangkok
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A CCTV footage has surfaced showing a university student being struck by a bus while crossing a zebra crossing on Sukhothai Road in Bangkok’s Dusit district.
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“This was entirely preventable,” wrote one Facebook user among hundreds of concerned reactions. “How many more pedestrians must be sacrificed before authorities enforce traffic laws properly?”

The incident has reignited debates about Bangkok’s chronic road safety issues, where zebra crossings frequently prove deadly despite their intended protection. Recent Transport Ministry data shows pedestrian fatalities account for nearly 40% of Bangkok’s road deaths annually.

Police are investigating whether the bus driver violated traffic laws and if the lane was being improperly used. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, which operates the city’s bus network, has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the incident.

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Transport safety advocates are calling for immediate infrastructure improvements, including better lighting, speed cameras at crossings, and harsher penalties for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.

-Thailand News (TN)