An unfortunate accident on the Thana Rach Bridge over the Mae Klong River resulted in a tragic loss of life yesterday evening at around 6.30pm.
The incident involved a collision between a sports car and an SUV, which led to the latter vehicle plunging into the river, taking with it a retired district chief and his wife, both of whom drowned.
Local police investigator, Natthapong Ajarn, from the Mueang Ratchaburi Police Station, was notified of the accident and immediately coordinated a response with rescue teams and medical personnel from the Ratchaburi Hospital, as well as volunteers from the Pothomboranurak Foundation, reported KhaoSod.
Upon arrival at the scene, the investigators found a severely damaged Nissan 350Z sports car, with its front and left side crumpled. The car, registered to Phetchaburi province, was driven by 70 year old bonsai expert…