Miracle survival on Highway 304
A 25-year-old man has stunned rescuers in Nakhon Ratchasima after surviving a crash that ripped his car in half. The shocking accident on Highway 304 left his Honda split into two mangled pieces, but he somehow makes it out alive—though badly injured.
Emergency crews say the only reason he survives is because he’s wearing his seatbelt and the airbags deploy just in time. It’s a dramatic warning for every driver: safety features really can mean the difference between life and death.
Dozing off at the wheel leads to disaster
It’s just after midday on October 4, 2025, when Wisawachit, 25, heads home from work. He’s driving along Highway 304, near the KR Starch Factory, exhausted from his shift.
Suddenly, he nods off behind the wheel. In seconds, his grey Honda veers out of control, plunges into the central ditch, and smashes into several trees. The impact is so violent, the car literally tears in two. The crash site looks like a scrapyard—no one expects anyone to survive.
Dramatic rescue as driver trapped in wreck
Rescue workers from Huk 31 Korat rush to the scene. What they find is chaos: the car is destroyed, and Wisawachit is trapped in the twisted wreckage.
He suffers facial injuries but, incredibly, stays conscious. “It’s a miracle he’s alive,” one rescuer says. Paramedics give him oxygen and carefully free him from the debris. He’s rushed to Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital for urgent treatment.
Seatbelt and airbags save the day
Despite the carnage, Wisawachit’s luck holds. His seatbelt keeps him pinned to the seat, and the airbags explode out from the wheel and dashboard, absorbing the worst of the impact.
“Without the belt and airbags, I wouldn’t have stood a chance,” the shaken 25-year-old admits later. His story is a powerful reminder: modern car safety systems really do save lives.
Police warn: Drowsy driving kills
Nakhon Ratchasima police investigate the crash and issue a stark warning to all drivers. Falling asleep at the wheel—especially after work—can have deadly results.
Experts urge drivers to pull over at the first sign of tiredness. “Take a break, even a 20-minute powernap,” they advise. As this case proves, even a moment’s drowsiness can end in disaster.
Car destroyed, but life goes on
Wisawachit now faces a long recovery from his injuries. His car is a total write-off, but that hardly matters—he’s alive.
His terrifying ordeal is a lesson for everyone on the road: never take chances with safety. This young man vows never to drive without a seatbelt again—and never to risk driving tired. Will others learn from his close call?
