12 injured in safari 4 x 4 accident in Koh Samui

12 tourists were injured yesterday when their tour bus veered off a hilly road near Na Nim waterfall.

One of the tourists remains in a critical condition in Koh Samui Hospital. The 29 year old driver, Wanich Sridon fled from the scene of the accident according to news reports.

Although the police in Koh Samui are yet to confirm the nationality of those injured it is thought that they are from Romania and Hungary.

Local police reports suggest that the large 4 x 4 pickup truck had been converted into a sightseeing bus , a visit to the waterfall was part of the day trip agenda. Eye witness reports suggest the vehicle was traveling at high speed but this has not been confirmed.

Local police are now looking for the driver of the vehicle.

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