Thread: 4 Malaysian’s killed in Chonburi to Bangkok Motorway crash.

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Monday 20th November 2006

4 Malaysian’s killed in Chonburi to Bangkok Motorway crash.

A terrible accident now from the Chonburi to Bangkok Motorway which claimed the lives of four Malaysian Tourists. The crash occurred on Sunday afternoon and involved a Coach and a Petrol Tanker. The coach which stopped between the 62nd and 63rd Kilometer markers, experienced a mechanical problem and some of the passengers disembarked and remained on the side of the road. Many remained inside the coach as the group waited for rescue assistance. The group were traveling from Ganjanaburi Province to the Tiger Zoo in Sriracha. Suddenly a Petrol Tanker approaching at speed ploughed into the rear of the coach as the Malaysian Tourists standing on the side of the road looked on in horror. The coach slammed into a fence on the side of the road and four of the passengers all of Malaysian Origin were killed. The driver of the tanker decided not to remain at the scene. Highway Police attended the crash site and have full details of the tanker driver who is now being sought by Police. The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok has been informed of the crash and they are conducting their own investigation.

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