Another Accident on Under Construction Road in Phuket Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Girl

Phuket –

Phuket police are investigating a devastating accident that occurred on the evening of September 4th, 2026, in Chalong, where a six‑wheel truck collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of an eight‑year‑old girl and injuries to her uncle.

At approximately 5:10 p.m., Pol. Lt. Phubodi Narinrat, Deputy Inspector of Chalong Police Station, received a report of a serious collision on Chao Fah East Road, near a construction detour. Rescue teams from the Ruamjai Phuket Foundation were dispatched to the scene.

Authorities found a six‑wheel truck, driven by a man identified only as Mr. Manatchai, parked at the roadside after the crash. Nearby, a pink‑black Honda Scoopy motorcycle lay overturned. Tragically, the body of young Sirinya, aged 8, was discovered at the scene. Rescue workers transported her to Vachira Phuket Hospital for formal procedures.

The motorcycle’s rider, identified as the girl’s uncle, sustained non life threatening injuries and was rushed to Chalong Hospital for treatment.

Dashcam footage from passing vehicles revealed that the motorcycle rider had been traveling alongside the truck before attempting to change lanes at the construction site. The motorcycle rider lost balance and fell, after which the truck driver ran over it before stopping.

Police are continuing their investigation to determine the precise cause of the accident and will proceed with legal measures against those responsible.

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