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11 burned to death in Korat van crash

A van crashed into the median ditch on the Mitrapap highway in Si Khiu district, Nakhon Ratchasima, and went up in flames on Saturday night. Eleven people were burned to death, while one passenger was able to escape the vehicle and was admitted to hospital. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Eleven people, including the driver, were burned to death after an LNG-powered van crashed into the median ditch on the Mitrapap highway and burst into flames on Saturday night.

The accident took place at about 9.30pm on the Bangkok-bound side of the highway in Si Khiu district.

From an initial police investigation, the Amnat Charoen-registered Toyota van, with the driver and 11 passengers on board. were heading from Amnat Charoen…

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