Young man escapes fatal car accident at Chon Buri ferry dock

Photo courtesy of Sanook.

A tragic car accident resulted in two fatalities and one survivor at the Sattahip – Samui ferry dock, Chon Buri, yesterday, at 5.30pm. The survivor, 20 year old Veeraphap, managed to escape the sinking vehicle by smashing a window with his high-heeled shoe. He was unable to assist his two friends, who were seated in the front and were unable to unbuckle their seatbelts in time.

The car accident occurred when the driver failed to make a right turn after leaving Samae San lane, instead veering left and causing the incident. Veeraphap, who was seated in the back, was awakened by a cold sensation on his feet. He struggled to help his friends but failed, finally escaping through a broken window as water flooded into the vehicle.

Veeraphap held onto a buoy until he spotted a fisherman, whom he called for help. He still suffers from…