Chiang Mai —
At 2:50 PM on August 1st, 2024, the Erawan Emergency Response Center in Chiang Mai received a report of a fallen tree injuring two Chinese tourists at a zipline site in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai.
Upon arrival, rescuers quickly transported the victims to Doi Saket Hospital, while alerting relevant agencies for further investigation.
According to eyewitnesses, it was reported that a Chinese couple were returning from the final zipline platform to the office area when a tree suddenly collapsed onto the rope bridge they were crossing.
The victims were, publicly identified only as Mrs. Jing (44) and Mr. Lui (46), both Chinese nationals. The tree struck the rope bridge, causing the couple to plummet 15 meters to the ground.
Emergency services rushed them to Doi Saket Hospital, where tragically, Jing was pronounced dead upon arrival. Lui suffered severe injuries, including broken arm and leg bones, and was transferred to Chiang Mai Ram Hospital for further treatment.
Initial investigations revealed no signs of wind or rain at the time of the incident. Local authorities are continuing their inquiries to determine the exact cause of the tree’s collapse.
This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.
