A passenger van carrying foreign tourists to the Similan Islands crashed into a power pole in Phuket early Wednesday morning, resulting in one Russian woman dead and 11 others injured. The driver of the van, Denchai, 41, stated that he had not fallen asleep at the wheel but lost control of the vehicle. All passengers were wearing seatbelts, potentially minimizing more severe injuries. The incident is under investigation to determine the exact cause, including factors like driver fatigue and road conditions. Authorities are coordinating with relevant agencies to notify the deceased and injured foreign nationals.
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