{
  "id": 8454268,
  "title": "Russian rider goes to help the other motorcyclist as his own Ducati burns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/russian-rider-goes-to-help-the-other-motorcyclist-as-his-own-ducati",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T05:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/russian-rider-goes-to-help-the-other-motorcyclist-as-his-own-ducati-burns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Russian motorcyclist has been commended for stopping to assist an injured Thai rider after his own motorcycle caught fire in a crash near Pattaya. The accident occurred on Wednesday, September 17, on Route 36 near the Wat Santikham U-turn in Nong Pla Lai, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation were dispatched to the Pattaya-bound side of the road, where they discovered a red Ducati on its side, severely damaged by flames. The rider, a 24-year-old Russian man, sustained abrasions on his body. Nearby, a Honda Wave with damage was found, and its rider, identified by police as Thanakrit, a 39-year-old Thai man, was also injured. Witnesses reported that the Ducati was traveling straight in the right lane when the Honda Wave crossed from the left lane into its path, resulting in a collision. Following the impact, the Ducati caught fire. Despite his personal injuries, the Russian rider ran towards Thanakrit to offer aid rather than wait for assistance. Both individuals were treated at the scene before being transported to Pattaya Patthamakhun Hospital. Bang Lamung Police Station is currently examining CCTV footage from the area as part of their investigation into the crash's cause.",
  "summary": "A Russian motorcyclist has been praised for stopping to check on an injured Thai rider even as his own motorcycle burned nearby after a crash near Pattaya. The collision happened on the evening of Wednesday, September 17, on Route 36 near the Wat Santikham U-turn in Nong Pla Lai, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Rescue workers … The story Russian rider goes to help the other motorcyclist as his own Ducati…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}