A tragic accident occurred yesterday at 3.30pm when a sand slide at a well-known meditation park in Nakhon Sawan province claimed the life of a 53 year old.
As he was excavating sand donated by villagers with his tractor, the mound collapsed, burying him beneath and cutting off his air supply, resulting in his immediate death.
An investigative officer from Nong Ben Substation promptly received the report and coordinated with medical personnel to rush to the scene alongside a rescue team.
Upon their arrival at the meditation park located in Nong Krot Subdistrict, Mueang District, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chawaroj Thongrod, found local villagers desperately digging with shovels in a bid to save Montri. Despite the rapid response of the authorities and the community’s efforts, it became clear that Montri had already succumbed to the weight of the sand that had completely engulfed him.
The investigation revealed that prior to the accident, Montri had driven his tractor into the meditation park to transport the sand that had been donated by locals for personal use in home improvements. The pile of sand, however, unexpectedly gave way, smothering him in its entirety.
Villagers later found his tractor idling nearby, which led to the discovery of the accident. Once the body was retrieved, it was transported to a hospital, and the police proceeded with their investigation following legal protocols. The family of the deceased has since been allowed to take his body for religious funeral rites.
This incident has cast a sombre mood on the local community, which frequents the meditation park for tranquillity and spiritual practice. It also highlights the potential dangers that individuals may face, even in the most serene settings, when undertaking what are considered routine tasks.
The authorities are now emphasising the importance of safety measures when performing such work and are investigating further to prevent a recurrence of this nature, reported Khaosod.
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