PUBLISHED: 24 Apr 2025 at 09: 26
The Ministry of Transport has ordered that double-decker buses not travel dangerously after a deadly accident on a bridge in Prachin Buri.
Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the minister of transportation, announced on Wednesday that he had given the Department of Land Transport ( DLT) an order to look into the fatal collision involving a double-decker bus and a lorry on Highway 304 in the Na Di district.
On Monday at around 1.30am, the fall, which took place on a steep uphill expand, resulted in a fire that left seven people dead and more than 40 others injured.
First investigations indicate that the driver was moving too quickly for the road conditions, which led to the collision.
An region where electric cable was located was impacted, resulting in a short circuits and fire.
In reply, Mr. Suriya, who is also the deputy prime minister, imposed a moratorium on their use along seven potentially dangerous roads and ordered stringent audits of double-decker cars.
They include: Chiang Mai-Doi Nang Kaew, Mae Hong Son-Mae Teep, Pua-Doi Phu Kha National Park, Bo Pho-Khok Ngam, Cho Wo-Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Wan Nam Khieo, Kabin Buri Junction, and Khao Pubpa-Phatthalung.
He likewise directed regulators to work with the Department of Highways to deploy warning signs and rumbling strips to prompt motorists to slow down.
Additionally, all trucks may leave at designated inspection locations.
He added that the DLT may impose strict regulations for both standard and certified services for the security of both passengers and road users in order to completely restrict the registration of fresh double-decker buses.