Family injured after car plunges from closed bridge in Kamphaeng Phet

Kamphaeng Phet — On the evening of Thursday, October 15, 2026, a family of three were injured when their SUV fell from a bridge that had been closed for over three years due to subsidence and collapse. Local residents reported that barriers had been removed earlier that night while repairs were still in progress, likely without being replaced.

The Honda CR-V, registered in Bangkok, tipped over below the bridge, Si Mongkhon Wachira Anusorn, also known as Wang Khaem Bridge. A 47-year-old man sustained a chest injury, his 45-year-old wife had minor injuries, and their 11-year-old son was also inside the vehicle. Rescuers from Wang Khaem Subdistrict Administrative Organisation and local police brought the family out from over five meters deep before transporting them to Khlong Khlung Hospital.

The vehicle landed on sand, not in a fast-flowing section of the Ping River. The bridge connects Wang Khaem and Mae Lat subdistricts across the Ping River, but has been closed since early 2023. Residents expressed concern, questioning the safety measures and the need for complete repairs.