At least six people have been killed after a train crashed into a bus near a busy airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday. The cargo train collided with vehicles at a level crossing below Makkasan station, where a monorail shuttles hundreds of tourists to the airport every few minutes.
Details of the Incident
Authorities confirmed the crash occurred on the rail line intersecting the busy Asok-Din Daeng Road. Footage shows a car and a large blue public transport bus engulfed in flames as motorists scramble to pull a second car away from danger. Several motorcycles were scattered across the ground.
Casualties and Response
Paramedics at the scene reported that at least six people died in the collision, with a number of others believed to be injured. Emergency services are currently attending to the victims and investigating the cause of the crash.
This is a breaking news story, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation continues.
