Investigators into a tram accident that killed 5 people at the Khon Kaen Zoo found rust on the accelerator cable thought to have become stuck and caused the accident.
Forensic examiners studying the vehicles which crashed and overturned Sunday, killing a 2-year-old boy and four women, found the throttle cable rusted and gear stuck.
More than 50 people were also injured at the zoo when one tram lost control while descending a hill and sped into the rear of the other.
The trams are operated by a private contractor, according to zoo Director Thewin Ratanawongsawat.
Police arrested 38-year-old tram driver Surachai Lertmai and charged him with recklessness resulting in death, Asia One reports.
Photo: Thai PBS
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