The driver of a three-wheel motorbike with sidecar, also known as a saleng, escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when he slammed into into the back of a pickup truck in Phuket Town while trying to run a red light.
The accident happened on Mae Luan Road, near the intersection with Patipat Road, reported Supawatkun Khunluk, who witnessed the accident.
“The saleng motorbike hit the back of the pickup, then up-ended in the air and landed on its side. The contents of the saleng, which were bags of rice, fruit and a bird cage, scattered all across the road,” Supawatkun said.
“I don’t want to argue over who is right or wrong. I just want people to stop trying to speed through traffic lights when they see them changing from green to red.
“When drivers realize they cannot make it through the green light, they should start braking as soon as possible so they can stop safely in time,” Supawatkun added.
Good advice.
Story: The Phuket News
