School bus driver surrenders after tragic accident; Social media reveals escape footage

BANGKOK, Thailand – On October 1, a tragic accident occurred on a Uthai Thani school bus carrying kindergarten children on a field trip to Bangkok when the bus’ tire exploded. The vehicle lost control and collided with a road barrier, causing an object to hit the gas pedal of the tank, igniting a fire. The accident resulted in multiple injuries and loss of several student lives. The bus driver fled the scene immediately after the accident.

At 7:30 p.m., reports confirmed that the bus driver had surrendered to police at Wiset Chai Chan Police Station in Ang Thong Province. Authorities are currently processing the handover formalities and investigators from Pathum Thani, where the accident occurred, are waiting to transport the driver to the local police station for further questioning. Meanwhile, a video was circulated on social media showing the driver leaving the bus and fleeing the scene.