Woman Cyclist Killed After Car Tire Explosion Sends Vehicle Into Home

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Police in Pattani Province, Thailand, investigated a fatal accident on October 19, 2026, where a Suzuki sedan driven by Mr. Chanchai (surname withheld) exploded its front right tire at 06:50 local time. The vehicle lost control, struck a 65-year-old woman cycling for exercise, and flew across lanes before crashing into homes along the road on Muang-Lukdam Road in Ko Khachang subdistrict. The cyclist, identified as Mrs. Supatra (surname withheld), was thrown approximately 40 meters from the impact point and died at the scene. The car, registered in Pattani, sustained severe damage, and the residential structures it hit were also damaged. Mr. Chanchai stated he was driving with his mother and daughter to buy goods at a market for resale. Authorities are collecting evidence to determine the cause of the accident.