At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision
Summary
At least eight people died and 32 were hurt when a freight train hit a bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, Thailand. The bus was stopped on the tracks at a traffic light, causing the collision and a fire that also involved other vehicles.Key Facts
- The accident happened near the Makkasan station on Bangkok’s airport rail link.
- The bus stopped on the tracks at a red light, blocking the crossing barriers from closing.
- A freight train carrying containers could not stop in time and collided with the bus.
- All eight people who died were on the bus.
- The collision involved cars and motorcycles besides the bus and train.
- Flames broke out after the crash and spread to nearby vehicles.
- Rescue teams pulled victims from the wreckage and firefighters controlled the fire.
- Thai road safety is known to be weak, leading to many accidents, according to the World Health Organization.
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