“The accident occurred at about 8:30am near the U-turn on Phra Phuket Kaew road. We found a damaged white Honda City and Yamaha Nuovo on the road,” said Capt Watthathorn Bumrungthin of Kathu Police.

“The bike driver, Megan Mari, 26, sustained injuries on her face and was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for treatment,” he added.

Police then questioned the car driver, Hasmeenee Leekha, 30.

“According to Hasmeenee, the crash occurred because Mari cut her off to make a U-turn,” said Watthathorn.

“Mari has been teaching at KIS Phuket for just two days. We believe she’s not really familiar with the roads yet,” he added.

At this stage, police have yet to press charges and are waiting to question Mari when she recovers.