Two German holidaymakers killed in a traffic accident in Thailand

In the Thai holiday region of Khao Lak, two German holidaymakers were run over by a car and fatally injured. According to eyewitnesses, a pickup truck hit the 64-year-old man and the 63-year-old woman on Friday evening (local time) as both were crossing a street at a pedestrian crossing. Local media reported this on Saturday, citing the police. The driver of the car therefore fled.

According to the police, the two vacationers from Germany were taken to the hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries that evening. Where exactly the two came from in Germany remained unclear.

According to the police, the 63-year-old and the 64-year-old were hotel guests in the holiday region on the Thai mainland, which is particularly popular with Germans.

Serious traffic accidents occur again and again in Thailand. Driving too fast or drinking and driving often play a role, but poor condition of the roads or vehicles also contribute to accidents.