Bangkok: A bus transporting Indian students experienced a failure in its air brakes, leading the driver to swerve and collide with a tree just before reaching the Kapo intersection. This incident resulted in multiple injuries among the passengers.
According to Thai News Agency, the malfunction occurred suddenly, leaving the driver with little time to react effectively. The bus was en route to a destination when the brakes failed, compelling the driver to make a quick decision to avoid a more severe accident. Despite the collision with the tree, the swift action possibly prevented a more catastrophic outcome at the intersection.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, providing necessary medical attention to the injured passengers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the brake failure to prevent similar incidents in the future.