HEARTBREAKING! Tears As Over 15 School Children Die INSTANTLY After Their CNG- Powered School Bus, CRASHED, Caught Fire- Details
Tragedy struck in Thailand today when a bus carrying dozens of primary school children crashed and caught fire just outside Bangkok, leaving over 20 children feared dead. The bus was returning from a school trip in the northern province of Uthai Thani when the accident occurred. Out of the 41 passengers, 16 children and three teachers managed to escape the burning bus, while 22 children and three teachers are still missing, according to Thailand’ s Transport Minister, Suriya Juangroongruangkit.
Rescue efforts have been hampered due to the intense heat from the fire, and investigators have not yet been able to fully examine the charred vehicle. Eyewitness reports and photographs from the scene show the bus completely engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke rising as firefighters battled the blaze. Eight survivors were sent to the hospital for treatment, with many suffering from severe injuries.
The use of compressed natural gas has been identified as a key factor in the severity of the fire, with Transport Minister Juangroongruangkit labeling the fuel as ” extremely risky” for passenger vehicles. He has called for a review of regulations regarding its use. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her deep condolences to the victims’ families, stating that the government will cover medical costs and provide compensation for those who lost their lives.
The accident is believed to have been caused by a tire blowout that sent the bus crashing into a barrier on the highway. Rescue workers confirmed that the fire started at the front of the bus, with many of the victims trapped towards the back. The driver of the bus fled the scene, but authorities are confident he will be apprehended soon.
This tragic incident highlights Thailand’ s poor road safety record, with roughly 20, 000 road fatalities per year. The country’ s roads are notoriously dangerous, and accidents like this one are all too common. The government has promised to take action to improve road safety, but for now, the families of the victims are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones.
In the United States, similar incidents have led to increased awareness about road safety and the importance of preventing accidents ¹. Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed when negligent driving causes fatal car accidents, providing some measure of justice for grieving families ². However, prevention remains the best course of action, and governments around the world must prioritize road safety to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
