A passenger bus veered off the road and overturned on Sukhumvit Road in Rayong province on Wednesday morning, resulting in multiple injuries. The accident occurred around 11:00 AM near Prasae Junction in Klaeng District, where the vehicle landed on its side across the central reservation.

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Emergency responders arrived quickly to find the bus severely damaged with shattered windows. Rescue teams provided immediate medical attention to injured passengers at the scene, while those unharmed were relocated to nearby roadside shops for safety. Preliminary investigations suggest driver fatigue may have been a contributing factor, with initial reports indicating the driver might have fallen asleep while operating the vehicle.

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Local authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident, examining the vehicle’s condition and collecting witness statements. Police plan to issue a formal report upon completing their investigation and have emphasized the importance of driver awareness regarding fatigue and road safety measures.

-Thailand News (TN)