The bus driver within the deadly accident the place eight passengers died was reportedly excessive on methamphetamine, also referred to as “ya ba” which means “crazy drug.” Dashcam footage from a nearby car shows the double-decker bus crashing right into a concrete supporting pillar of an overhead bridge, ripping the right facet of the bus. More than 20 individuals had been injured.
Efficient for one of many two drivers got here again optimistic for methamphetamine. Reports in Thai media say the driving force, 30 12 months old Narinsart Hongsa, confessed to using the illicit drug whereas driving. Narinsart says he started his shift at Nakhon Ratchasima’s Bus Terminal, driving the Bangkok – Suwannaphum bus was operated by the Transport Company. He says he was driving at 89 kilometres per hour within the neighbouring province Saraburi when he drifted off, inflicting the bus to hit the pillar on Mittraphap Road.
According to the officers from Mueng Saraburi Police Station, the motive force was charged with reckless driving causing demise and utilizing drug class 1 whereas servicing a vehicle. He was now in custody for additional prosecution and can be taken to courtroom tomorrow.
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