Six Israeli tourists were injured, some of them moderately, when the tour bus they were travelling in crashed into a roadside tree in northern Thailand during a long-distance trip, authorities and insurance representatives reported.

The incident occurred on a major interprovincial route as the vehicle was making its way between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, leaving several passengers hurt and requiring urgent medical attention.

The bus, carrying around thirty to forty passengers when the collision happened, is believed to have struck a large tree while moving at relatively high speed.

Emergency responders, along with the Israeli travel insurance firm that assisted, said the immediate priority was to evacuate the injured to nearby hospitals for initial treatment.

Many of the victims were later transferred to better-equipped medical facilities to receive further care and observation.

PassportCard, one of the insurers coordinating assistance for the Israeli tourists, worked overnight to arrange both medical support and the transfer of the wounded to hospitals offering more advanced care.

The nature of the crash and road conditions at the time have not been fully disclosed, but local traffic officials routinely warn that long stretches of highway in northern Thailand can present hazards, particularly for high-speed coach travel.

Israeli diplomatic representatives confirmed they were monitoring the situation and supporting coordination efforts between local Thai authorities and the families of those injured.

The tourists involved are expected to continue recovery in Thailand, and authorities note that international travellers should always ensure comprehensive travel insurance when participating in extensive ground journeys across Southeast Asia.

The event underscores ongoing safety concerns in the region’s road transport sector, which has seen multiple accidents involving tourist groups in recent years, reinforcing calls among safety advocates for improved vehicle standards and driver training.