A tragic collision between a cargo train and a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday has left at least eight people dead and more than 20 injured. The incident occurred in the late afternoon near an airport rail link station in the central area of the Thai capital.
Details of the Crash
According to Thai news reports, the crash took place at a railway crossing where a line of vehicles had stopped. The cargo train struck an orange bus at the front of the queue, dragging several nearby vehicles along the tracks before the bus became engulfed in flames. Emergency services from the Erawan Medical Center confirmed that at least eight fatalities were recorded, with over 20 individuals sustaining injuries.
Social Media Footage
Videos shared on social media captured the harrowing moment of impact. The footage shows the train hitting the bus, which then bursts into flames. Several motorcycles and their riders were thrown onto the road as a result of the collision. Later videos depict rescuers entering the charred bus after the flames were brought under control.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.
