10 injured as bus runs into power pole in Chiang Rai

10 people were injured when a bus run into a power pole in Chiang Rai early this morning, Nov. 29.

The accident, involving a bus traveling between Bangkok and Chiang Khong occurred on Thoeng – Chiang Khong Road (Highway 1020) in Wiang, Thong District before dawn.

10 people on the bus were taken to Thoeng Hospital with one described as being in a serious condition. At least some of the tourists on the bus were foreign with one picture showing a farang tourist injured.

The cause of the accident is unknown and is currently under investigation. The accident itself damaged a high voltage 115 KV power line causing widespread power outages in the area.

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Posted by คนล้านนา on Thursday, November 28, 2019

 

Photo: Thoeng Rescue Unit/Konlannanews