New Zealand Falling off the death railway while out taking pictures Falling off an 8m high cliff
At 12:10 on December 27, Major Kiattisak Kerdchok, Superintendent (Detective) of Sai Yok Police Station, Kanchanaburi Province, received a notification from the Sai Yok Police Station Radio Center that a foreign tourist had lost his life by falling off a train. The accident happened near Tham Krasae Railway, Village No. 1, Lum Sum Sub-District, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province, after receiving the notification, reported to the supervisor. He then went to inspect the scene together with Pol. Col. Puchong Narongin, Superintendent of Sai Yok Police Station, doctors at Sai Yok Hospital, as well as officials of the Pitakkan Foundation. Kanchanaburi Rescue Foundation staff
Arrived and found the body of a tourist, a foreigner. Lying dead on the floor under the train tracks. The corpse had a fall wound in the left arm area. dress in shorts wear short-sleeved shirts wear sneakers After completing the preliminary autopsy The officers then took the body to Sai Yok Hospital. Before allowing officers to try again thoroughly at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, the police hospital, the next name was known to be Mr Patrick Ward, 45, a tourist from New Zealand. That the staff will coordinate with the embassy to know to proceed with the next step
From interrogations to witnesses, it is known that The deceased traveled with a tourist group. taking the Thonburi-Namtok train Al bridge at the River Kwai railway station Kanchanaburi city upon arrival at the scene The train slowed down. for tourists in and out of the procession to take pictures of the beautiful atmosphere It seems that during Mr. Patrick opened the train door to go take pictures of the atmosphere, but suddenly Mr. Patrick fell from the train to a height of about 8 meters , the body hit the ground very hard, resulting in such a death.
Journalists reported that Railway route around Tham Krasae It is a famous viewpoint. because it has the most beautiful scenery and the most dangerous Bangkok-Namtok Railway Route Also known as “The Death Railway”, the route will go through the steep rocky curve. Along the deep chasm to Khwae Noi River The length is about 400 meters when the train crosses the route before reaching Tham Krasae station. The train will slow down. for safety because the bridge structure is still the original wooden structure and allow you to enjoy a beautiful view from the bank of the Kwai Noi River flowing below. Every day there are many tourists, both Thai and foreign, who come to see the view of the Death Railway to Krasae Cave. Currently, the State Railways of Thailand operate the Thonburi-Namtok route every day. and arrange special train on Bangkok-Namtok route Every Saturday – Sunday and public holidays
