16 Singaporean tourists injured in Thailand road accident

SING BURI (Thailand) — Sixteen Singaporeans were injured in an accident in Thailand’s Sing Buri province on Friday (Dec 20) night after their tour bus skidded off the road, Thai media reported.

All injured passengers were taken to a provincial hospital by rescue workers, local broadcaster Thai PBS reported.

Local police were quoted saying that the tourists had been on a tour visiting a local church and a market in the Bang Rachan district of central Thailand prior to the accident. 

While on their way back to their hotel, the bus driver attempted to avoid a collision with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction, the police added.

However, the bus driver lost control of the bus, which tipped over onto its side after ploughing into bushes on the roadside.

When contacted, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said it was aware of accident and the Singapore embassy in Bangkok has been in touch with members of the group as well as the local hospital to render assistance. 

It is understood that the injured Singaporeans have all since been discharged. MFA's spokesperson said the embassy has maintained contact with the Singaporeans and will provide the necessary assistance to facilitate their return to Singapore.