Omkoi: Hundreds of villagers used ropes to pull an ambulance from Mae Tuen Hospital after it slipped and fell into a roadside stream more than 10 meters deep. It took almost 2 hours to pull the ambulance out. Five people were injured, all of whom are now safe.
According to Thai News Agency, the accident occurred due to rain and slippery roads in Ban Nam Dan, Village 9, Mon Chong Subdistrict, Omkoi District. The ambulance, transporting patients, nurses, relatives, and the driver, fell into a stream more than 10 meters deep. After learning about the incident from a social media post, villagers quickly organized a rescue effort.
The accident took place in a remote area on a high mountain, along a winding road more than 200 kilometers from Chiang Mai city. The arrival of a tow truck was delayed due to the location. In response, villagers who learned of the accident from social media gathered at the scene to offer assistance. They organized themselves into two groups: one group at the bottom helped to push the ambulance, while another group at the top used ropes to pull it up. Their coordinated efforts successfully lifted the vehicle out of the ravine.