US Politics | Brit tourist, 36, killed and another critically injured after scooter crashes into bin lorry on Thai island
A BRIT tourist was killed and a second critically injured when their motorcycle crashed into a bin lorry on a Thai island. A 36-year-old and his 30-year-old pal are believed to have been drinking at a local bar on Koh Samui before trying to ride back to their hotel in the early hours of Thursday morning. 
A 36-year-old Brit and his pal have died in a motorcycle crash in Thailand They are believed to have ploughed their white Honda scooter into the back of the bright yellow garbage truck while trying to overtake the vehicle as they made a turn on a dark narrow road at around 1 am local time. Police and paramedics arrived at the scene and performed CPR on the 36-year-old, who had been a pillion passenger, for around 10 minutes. Sadly, He was pronounced dead and found to have a broken neck and severe head wounds. The other tourist was taken to the Koh Samui Hospital for treatment. Officers said that several beer cans were found in the under-seat storage compartment of the motorcycle and they will question the survivor once he is stable. READ MORE ON THAILAND 
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WOULD LOO BELIEVE IT? I was trapped in toilet for 3 DAYS - I wrote will on wall in lipstick Garbage truck driver Atthaphon Wichien, 42, said he called the emergency services after hearing the two men crash into the back of the industrial waste vehicle. He said: ...At the time of the incident, my crew and I went out to collect trash in the Chaweng beach area and were heading to the garbage disposal plant. ...Suddenly there was a loud noise at the rear wheel while making a turn. ...So we parked and went down to look. I saw that a motorcycle had crashed and found two tourists injured. I immediately called the police and informed them of what happened. I am very sorry.... Most read in The US Sun CUP RUNNETH OVER I'm a 28i-cup & tried Skims swim – my boobs were hanging over the edges WHAT THE TRUCK? STOP! Kardashian fans rip Kim for 'mocking' poor people in gas station pics OUT OF THIS WORLD! Kylie files trademarks for Stormi World & continues to snub newborn son HOUSE HORROR Teen Mom fans brand Cheyenne's newly-built LA mansion 'boring' and 'ugly' CASH BOOST Exact date Americans will receive new up to $1,500 direct payment by this month WINNING PLAN I'm a lottery strategist - avoid a common myth about scratchcards to win big Officers said they found cans and alcoholic drink bottles under the motorcycle's seat. Police believe that the tourist may have been drinking at nearby bars before returning to their accommodation. Lieutenant Colonel Chatchavil Nakmousik said: ...From the initial investigation, we found that the two vehicles were travelling in the same direction. The garbage truck was in the front.... He said the 36-year-old victim was the passenger. ...The rider tried to overtake the garbage truck but was not able to, leading to a collision. We will summon the truck driver and also the injured tourist for questioning. We will also be checking through the CCTV,... he added. The Sun Online has contacted the Foreign, Development and Commonwealth office for comment. Thailand has one of the world's worst road safety records, with dozens of tourists and ex-pats being killed every year on the roads. Read More on The Sun 
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A 36-year-old Brit and his pal have died in a motorcycle crash in Thailand They are believed to have ploughed their white Honda scooter into the back of the bright yellow garbage truck while trying to overtake the vehicle as they made a turn on a dark narrow road at around 1 am local time. Police and paramedics arrived at the scene and performed CPR on the 36-year-old, who had been a pillion passenger, for around 10 minutes. Sadly, He was pronounced dead and found to have a broken neck and severe head wounds. The other tourist was taken to the Koh Samui Hospital for treatment. Officers said that several beer cans were found in the under-seat storage compartment of the motorcycle and they will question the survivor once he is stable. READ MORE ON THAILAND ON THE LAM Bikini-clad YouTuber 'Nutty' fled Thailand after 'fleecing victims of $60m' WOULD LOO BELIEVE IT? I was trapped in toilet for 3 DAYS - I wrote will on wall in lipstick Garbage truck driver Atthaphon Wichien, 42, said he called the emergency services after hearing the two men crash into the back of the industrial waste vehicle. He said: ...At the time of the incident, my crew and I went out to collect trash in the Chaweng beach area and were heading to the garbage disposal plant. ...Suddenly there was a loud noise at the rear wheel while making a turn. ...So we parked and went down to look. I saw that a motorcycle had crashed and found two tourists injured. I immediately called the police and informed them of what happened. I am very sorry.... Most read in The US Sun CUP RUNNETH OVER I'm a 28i-cup & tried Skims swim – my boobs were hanging over the edges WHAT THE TRUCK? STOP! Kardashian fans rip Kim for 'mocking' poor people in gas station pics OUT OF THIS WORLD! Kylie files trademarks for Stormi World & continues to snub newborn son HOUSE HORROR Teen Mom fans brand Cheyenne's newly-built LA mansion 'boring' and 'ugly' CASH BOOST Exact date Americans will receive new up to $1,500 direct payment by this month WINNING PLAN I'm a lottery strategist - avoid a common myth about scratchcards to win big Officers said they found cans and alcoholic drink bottles under the motorcycle's seat. Police believe that the tourist may have been drinking at nearby bars before returning to their accommodation. Lieutenant Colonel Chatchavil Nakmousik said: ...From the initial investigation, we found that the two vehicles were travelling in the same direction. The garbage truck was in the front.... He said the 36-year-old victim was the passenger. ...The rider tried to overtake the garbage truck but was not able to, leading to a collision. We will summon the truck driver and also the injured tourist for questioning. We will also be checking through the CCTV,... he added. The Sun Online has contacted the Foreign, Development and Commonwealth office for comment. Thailand has one of the world's worst road safety records, with dozens of tourists and ex-pats being killed every year on the roads. Read More on The Sun TODDLER TALK I'm a parenting pro, how to get your toddler to listen first time DOT DISCOVERY Mysterious black circle on back of your iPhone has THREE amazing secrets In June, Canadian Christian missionary Marine Scott, 49, was killed instantly after being hit by a pick-up truck while cycling in Kanchanaburi. Ministers have set the goal of reducing fatalities from 32.7 deaths per 100,000 people to 12 per 100,000 people by the year 2027.
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