Car slams into ambulance at Thalang Hospital junction, drivers raise alarm
The accident occurred at the traffic-light-controlled three-way intersection at the entrance to Thalang Hospital on Thepkrasattri Rd sometime after 4pm.
A car hit an ambulance at the Thalang Hospital junction in Phuket sometime after 4pm on May 7, 2026, triggering fresh safety concerns about the intersection. The crash happened at the traffic-light-controlled three-way junction at the hospital entrance on Thepkrasattri Rd, where footage shared online showed the collision.
Dashcam video fuels concern over hospital entrance safety
The video showed an ambulance from Pa Khlok Municipality travelling outbound on Thepkrasattri Rd before turning right into the hospital. Vehicles in other lanes had stopped to let the emergency vehicle pass.
As the ambulance turned through the intersection, a black sedan travelling at speed crashed into its side. The impact shocked nearby motorists visible in the footage.
Online comments that followed described the junction as one of the most dangerous in the area. Several users said crashes had become more frequent after traffic barriers were installed there.
Some commenters called for better traffic management, while others urged drivers to slow down and use extra caution near the hospital entrance. No official report on injuries or damage had been released.
Source: https://www.thephuketnews.com/motorists-sound-alarm-after-car-hits-ambulance-at-thalang-hospital-junction-100141.php
