British tourists are reportedly among dozens injured following a bus crash while travelling to the island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand.
The holidaymakers were travelling to the popular tourist destination when their bus lost control on a highway and flipped over.
Passengers are said to have screamed as the vehicle veered off the road before overturning onto a grass verge.
Emergency services rushed to the scene where they found the coach lying on its side.
The bus overturned while en route to Koh Samui, Thailand (pictured)
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A police spokesman said: "The bus had picked up 40 tourists and three staff from Ao Nang in Krabi Province.
"They were headed to the pier in Don Sak District in Surat Thani Province, en route to Koh Samui island."
Multiple tourists required medical attention, with several trapped inside the wreckage following the crash.
Firemen at the scene used specialist cutting equipment to free tourists who remained trapped inside the overturned vehicle.
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Footage from the crash site showed medics providing first aid to injured passengers.
Volunteers were seen collecting personal belongings from the wreckage.
The rescue operation involved multiple emergency services working together to assist those affected by the accident.
Rescuers prioritised the extraction of those still inside the damaged bus.
The island of Koh Samui gained additional fame for featuring in The White Lotus TV series
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Authorities confirmed 10 tourists were taken to nearby hospitals following the incident.
Among those hospitalised was a 23-year-old British passenger.
Other tourists received treatment at the scene for less serious injuries.
The full extent of injuries sustained by the British tourists is not yet known.
Local officials are investigating the cause of the crash on the popular holiday island.
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