PHUKET: A 74-year-old man died this morning when the six-wheeled truck loaded with sandbags he was driving ran off the road and down a steep slope in Chalong.
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By Eakkapop Thongtub
Friday 10 June 2022 11:55 AM
Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub
Police and rescue workers were called to the scene, in Soi Nakok, Moo 5, Chalong, at about 8:45am.
The truck was found overturned some 20 metres down the steep roadside slope.
The body of the driver, Deen Jaruek, originally from Tambon Thung Maphrao in Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga province, was found nearby.
Mr Deen had suffered a broken neck.
At this stage police believe the accident was caused by brake failure.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
