China News Service, Bangkok, September 26. A serious car accident occurred in the early morning of the 26th in Korat, northeastern Thailand. A double-decker bus full of tourists hit a large truck and overturned.
According to local media reports, the accident has so far caused 8 deaths and more than 40 injuries.
The accident occurred at about 3:40 am local time.
The local police said that the full-loaded bus came from Roi Et and was going to Pattaya, Chonburi. When it reached an intersection where the incident occurred, it collided with a large truck and caused a car accident.
Rescuers rushed to the scene after receiving the report and rushed the dead and injured to a nearby hospital.
The police said that the cause of the accident was suspected to be caused by the bus driver's fatigue driving and poor vision at night. The specific cause is still under further investigation.
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