Tree breaks at Ayutthaya temple, injuring four tourists
AYUTTHAYA — 16 August 2026, Four tourists were injured after a tree broke and fell within the grounds of Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The incident was reported at around 12:30 on 16 August, with the historic temple, a major tourist attraction, crowded with visitors […] The post Tree breaks at Ayutthaya temple, injuring four tourists appeared…
On Sunday, 16 August 2026, a tree located within Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province suddenly broke and fell, resulting in four tourists sustaining injuries. The incident occurred around 12:30 on 16 August, during a peak period of visitor traffic at the historic temple, which is a major attraction for tourists.
JS100 Radio reported on Facebook about the tree's collapse and its impact on tourists in the vicinity, claiming that several individuals were left injured. Emergency responders swiftly arrived on the scene to evaluate the circumstances and administer immediate first aid to the four injured tourists before transferring them to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital for further medical care.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the tree's fall, considering the possibility of weather conditions or other contributing factors. Additionally, officials are conducting a thorough inspection of the surrounding area to evaluate safety measures and take necessary steps to avoid any recurrence of such incidents in the future.
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