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Driver of Chinese tour bus in Patong Hill crash fined, set free

Driver of Chinese tour bus in Patong Hill crash fined, set free

PHUKET: The driver of the Chinese tour bus that crashed at the bottom of Patong Hill on Monday night (Aug 22) has been charged with driving an unsafe vehicle, Patong Police Chief Col Chaiwat Uikum confirmed today (Aug 26).

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By Chanida Summast

Friday 26 August 2016 06:12 PM


The driver of the Chinese tour bus that crashed at the bottom of Patogn Hill on Monday night has been fined and set free. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

The driver of the Chinese tour bus that crashed at the bottom of Patogn Hill on Monday night has been fined and set free. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

The bus was carrying more than 30 Chinese tourist when it crashed while descending Patong Hill. All victims of the accident were taken to Patong Hospital, but no serious injuries were reported from the incident. (See story here.)

“The driver has been fined and free to go after questioning,” Col Chaiwat told The Phuket News today.

“All victims involved in the accident were discharged from the hospital that night,” he said.

Col Chaiwat did not elaborate on further action by police, and said that he was unable to recall the driver’s name.