Phuket tuk tuk fall leaves British boxer in critical condition

British professional boxer Colin Kearney is in critical condition after falling from a tuk tuk in Phuket. Police are searching for the driver of the vehicle, which sped away after Kearney fell. According to CCTV footage, Kearney was seen falling from the tuk tuk before the driver continued without stopping to check on his condition. The incident occurred on Phra Baramee Road on June 14, and Kearney was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for emergency treatment. The police investigation has revealed that Kearney had travelled to Phuket with relatives and friends and had visited an entertainment venue before taking the tuk tuk back to his accommodation at around 4am. Security guards at the hotel told police that the tuk tuk initially arrived at the property, but Kearney did not have enough cash to pay the fare. The driver then agreed to take Kearney to a nearby ATM to withdraw cash, but instead sped away after Kearney fell. The police are now attempting to locate the driver for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety and standards within the public transport sector in Phuket, which may impact the experience of tourists and foreign buyers. The tuk tuk driver could face legal consequences if found to have driven recklessly or failed to assist an injured passenger. The registered owner of the tuk tuk has told police he was not driving the vehicle on the day of the incident and had rented it to another driver. The case has attracted attention in Thailand and abroad due to Kearney’s profile in professional boxing.

What happened

British professional boxer Colin Kearney is in critical condition after falling from a tuk tuk in Phuket. Police are searching for the driver of the vehicle, which sped away after Kearney fell. According to CCTV footage, Kearney was seen falling from the tuk tuk before the driver continued without stopping to check on his condition. The incident occurred on Phra Baramee Road on June 14, and Kearney was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for emergency treatment. The police investigation has revealed that Kearney had travelled to Phuket with relatives and friends and had visited an entertainment venue before taking the tuk tuk back to his accommodation at around 4am. Security guards at the hotel told police that the tuk tuk initially arrived at the property, but Kearney did not have enough cash to pay the fare. The driver then agreed to take Kearney to a nearby ATM to withdraw cash, but instead sped away after Kearney fell. The police are now attempting to locate the driver for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety and standards within the public transport sector in Phuket, which may impact the experience of tourists and foreign buyers. The tuk tuk driver could face legal consequences if found to have driven recklessly or failed to assist an injured passenger. The registered owner of the tuk tuk has told police he was not driving the vehicle on the day of the incident and had rented it to another driver. The case has attracted attention in Thailand and abroad due to Kearney’s profile in professional boxing.

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