Lithuanian Tourist Killed by Falling Tree Branch in Phuket

Phuket – A tragic accident claimed the life of a 43-year-old Lithuanian tourist when a falling pine tree branch struck him while he was riding his motorcycle on Nai Thon Beach Road in Thalang district on Thursday.

Patrol police responded to the incident around 11:30 a.m. after receiving a report from a local resident. Upon arrival at the scene in tambon Sakhu, they found the tourist lying motionless near his damaged motorcycle. He was pronounced dead on the spot.

Authorities immediately contacted emergency services and alerted their superiors. Pol Maj Witsanu Chalok, the investigation inspector, and Pol Col Salan Santisasanakul, chief of Sakhu police, arrived to conduct an inquiry.

According to the investigation, the tourist was riding along the beach road when a pine tree branch broke off and struck his crash helmet, causing fatal head injuries.

His body has been sent to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, police have notified the Lithuanian embassy in Bangkok about the unfortunate incident.