One worker killed, another seriously injured after trying to lift heavy glass panels in Pattaya

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Pattaya —

Several layers of large and heavy glass panels fell on two workers who were attempting to transport them in Pattaya, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

Sawang Boriboon rescue workers rushed to a Mitsubishi Motors car showroom on Soi Sukhumvit 11 in the Nong Pla Lai subdistrict of Banglamung at 2 PM yesterday, October 19th, after receiving a report of a serious accident.

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The two victims, Mr. Surachai Duangdara (36) and Mr. Thanwa Sripiam (38) were found in critical condition near a six-wheeled truck carrying large glass panels. They were lying on the ground surrounded by shattered glass and had lost consciousness. After administering medical assistance, rescue workers rushed them to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital immediately.

However, Mr. Thanwa who suffered serious cuts and lost a lot of blood passed away before he reached a hospital. Mr. Surachai, on the other hand, survived and remained at a hospital as of press time.

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According to an unnamed eyewitness, the two victims were working together to lift the glass panels. Unfortunately, one of them tripped and dropped the glass on themselves.

Banglamung police said they would inform the victims’ families and relatives about this tragic accident later.

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Aim Tanakorn
The local news translator at The Pattaya News. Aim is a twenty-four year old who currently lives in Bangkok. Interested in English translation, story-telling, and entrepreneurship, he believes that hard-working is an indispensable component of every success in this world.