School trip turned into a nightmare: At least 20 dead
5 October / АА
In Thailand, a bus carrying students on a school trip caught fire. According to initial reports, at least 20 people have died.
Thailand's Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungruengki, stated that a bus carrying 44 passengers from the Uthai Thani region for a school trip caught fire on the road.
Minister of Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, mentioned that they estimate 20 people have died based on the number of survivors. Videos shared on social media show the bus engulfed in flames. According to a rescue worker at the scene, the fire started after one of the bus’s tires burst, causing the vehicle to scrape against the barriers.
