An Italian man tragically died this morning after he was impaled by a forklift in Samut Prakan province, simply south of Bangkok in central Thailand, near the manufacturing facility where he worked as gross sales manager. He was riding a motorcycle taxi when the incident occurred, reports ThaiRath.
At 10am, officers at Samrong Nuea Police Station were informed of a deadly collision between a motorcycle taxi and forklift at Soi Theparak 58 in Mueang district. Police rushed to the scene with Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescue workers.
In front of warehouse 199/23, police discovered the body of 46 yr old Pietro Del Grotto, of Italian nationality, who sustained giant wounds on the proper side of his ribcage, mentioned police.
Police additionally discovered an injured motorcycle taxi driver, 52 12 months outdated Man Laolert, who suffered wounds all over his physique. The injured was given first aid on the scene and was sent for urgent remedy at Paolo Hospital.
Nearby, police found a crimson Honda Wave motorbike and a parked forklift.
Little-known , 56 12 months previous Suriyong Santawong, stated he was transporting goods out of the manufacturing unit and unloading them onto a six-wheel truck parked opposite the warehouse earlier than the incident happened.
After loading the last crate onto the truck, Suriyong withdrew the forklift and turned again to the warehouse. He mentioned he didn’t see the motorbike coming into the street because the truck obscured his sight.
Suriyong said he accelerated the forklift the exact moment that Man and Pietro drove into the street, impaling Pietro in the ribs with the vehicle’s forks and sending the bike crashing to the bottom.
The forklift driver said Pietro was still conscious so he told him to keep nonetheless whereas he received assist. An ambulance was parked nearby, however the employees said the car was “not ready” to assist the injured, mentioned Suriyong. Suriyong referred to as 1669, but by the point paramedics arrived, Pietro had sadly already passed away.
The deceased’s friend and colleague stated that Pietro came to work for Apalink (Thailand) Ltd., around six months ago and worked within the position of sales manager.
Pietro usually rode a motorcycle taxi to his workplace, located on the end of the street, mentioned his friend..