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	Witnesses told police that a collision between the Dutchman and a Thai woman riding a motorcycle near Chalong Circle caused the man&rsquo;s bike to cross over the road into oncoming traffic and collide with a bus. Witnesses&rsquo; statements do not clarify how or why the initial impact between the two motorbikes occurred, confirmed Lt Cholada Chokdeesrijan of Chalong Police.</div>
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	The accident occurred at about 10.30pm.</div>
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	Rescue workers took both victims to Vachira Phuket Hospital, where the Dutchman was pronounced dead. The Thai woman remains in critical condition, Lt Cholada added.</div>
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	The bus driver, Ekkachai Thaweethongpermkun, 56, confirmed witnesses&rsquo; statements, but could provide no further information to the police.</div>
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	Police are looking to identify the injured woman and determine the cause of the collision.</div>
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	The man&rsquo;s name is being withheld by the Phuket Gazette, pending confirmation that his next of kin have been informed.</div>
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Dutchman dies in three-vehicle smash in Phuket

A 45-year-old Dutch man died in a three-vehicle crash in Phuket Thursday night, which also left an unidentified Thai woman severely injured.