Malaysian seriously injured in Hatyai car crash

A Malaysian was seriously injured after the car he was driving skidded and crashed into five other vehicles in town centre, here, today.

Hatyai assistant police chief Lt Ranon Surawit said four local men and a woman were also seriously hurt in the 3pm (local time) incident.

The injured Malaysian, known as Vincent Ooi, 47, was an international driving licence holder.

A witness reported seeing the car speeding before it crashing into the vehicles and stalls located on the side of the road.

All the victims, including the Malaysian were rushed to Radyindee Hospital, Hatyai Hospital and Songkhla Nakharin University Hospital.

Police are still investigating the cause of the accident, said Ranon. --BERNAMA