Wife struggles to accept husband’s death after concrete slabs fall on vehicle on Rama 2 Highway

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Mrs. Chanram, the widow, speaks about her overwhelming grief, sharing that she has yet to tell their child about her husband’s death.

SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand – A grieving wife has spoken of her devastation after her husband was killed by falling concrete slabs on a Rama 2 expressway. On the morning of April 30, the family of Mr. Amnat, 46, arrived to collect his body for religious rites at Wat Yang Tan Temple in Nakhon Sawan, where ceremonies will be held over three days, with cremation scheduled for Saturday, May 3.



Mr. Amnat died after two large concrete slabs collapsed from an overpass and struck his pickup truck while he was driving along the Rama 2 highway. His wife, Mrs. Chanram, said she was in shock upon hearing the news. Although she initially believed her husband was safe and under medical care, doctors later informed her that internal bleeding could not be stopped despite emergency surgery. Tearfully, she admitted she still cannot bring herself to tell their child about the tragedy and is unsure how she will go on with life.

Mr. Paiboon Klinhom, Mr. Amnat’s employer of more than 10 years, expressed sorrow over the loss and urged authorities to take serious action. He noted that similar incidents have occurred before and demanded accountability.

Mr. Paiboon Klinhom, Mr. Amnat’s employer of more than 10 years, expresses sorrow over the loss and urged authorities to take serious action. He noted that similar incidents have occurred before and demanded accountability.

In response, Mr. Thanasarn Sithapha, Director of the Samut Sakhon Highway District, confirmed that the Bridge Center has dispatched engineers to inspect the structure. A protective steel mesh will be installed, and specialists will assess whether full-scale repairs are required. He explained that the collapsed concrete was likely part of the Mahachai-Krathumban interchange bridge, which has been in use for over 30 years.


Authorities have arranged for the Highway Department to transport the body to the victim’s hometown and cover funeral costs. Compensation discussions are still pending.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Wichit Lunpha, deputy chief of Samut Sakhon police, stated the incident is a civil liability case. The responsible government agency failed to properly maintain the bridge, and the highway department is legally required to pay compensation for the fatal accident. Further investigations are underway.

The Samut Sakhon Highway District Director orders a team to inspect the bridge’s structure and plans to reinforce it to prevent future accidents.

 

Local police confirm that the accident, caused by deteriorating concrete from a 30-year-old bridge, falls under the highway department’s responsibility for damages. Legal actions will proceed.



Family members of Mr. Amnat, 46, who tragically died when two large concrete slabs fell onto his pickup truck, arrive to receive his body at the Samut Sakhon funeral home.














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