UPDATE
Early reports said the crash occurred at the Tesco-Lotus intersection but we've now discovered it actually came at the Thepkasattri Road and bypass road intersection.
Crash Photo Album Above
PHUKET'S police chief is being treated for a dislocated hip after a collision on the island's bypass road.
Major General Pekad Tantipong was injured as he was being driven to Phuket International Airport.
Phuketwan understands that Major General Pekad, who is based at Phuket City, was on his way to greet the Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, who arrived on Phuket today at 9.09am on Thai Airways TG201.
The crash came at the Tesco-Lotus intersection. The major-general's vehicle was turning from Sam Kong towards the airport, which the other vehicle was swinging right to head for Patong.
Major General Pekad was operated on at Phuket International Hospital, just down the bypass road from Tesco-Lotus.
Khun Abhisit arrived on Phuket this morning to open the Democrat Party MPs convention, being held amid tight security at the Merlin Beach Resort Phuket, south of Patong.
Breaking News PM Abhisit Vejjajiva is set to meet Phuket people on Sunday to discuss the island's future in an open, public forum at a resort south of Patong.
PM Abhisit Set to 'Meet the Phuket People'
Patong Touts' Arrests Add to Phuket Prison Crush
Latest A work law crackdown ordered by Phuket's Governor has seen 20 Nepalese and Pakistanis added to the large number of inmates being incarcerated at Phuket Prison.
Patong Touts' Arrests Add to Phuket Prison Crush
Phuket 'Will Keep 80 Metre Height Limit'
Breaking News A regulations update from October 1 will retain the 80 metre height limit. Some land has changed hands amid speculation the limit will be lifted, an informed expert says.
Phuket 'Will Keep 80 Metre Height Limit'
Wonder if this will be catalyst for an increase in the enforcement traffic violations?
Hope he has a speedy recovery and what a horrible day to be injured.
Posted by Vfaye on July 31, 2010 11:41