Driver of crashed train tested positive for drugs, Thai police say
Summary
A freight train crashed into a public bus stopped on railway tracks in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring many others. The train driver tested positive for drugs and has been charged with reckless driving, while other staff involved have also faced charges.Key Facts
- The crash happened at the Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing on a Saturday afternoon.
- The bus caught fire after the collision, causing eight deaths and multiple injuries.
- The train driver tested positive for drugs; the specific drug was not disclosed.
- Police charged the train driver with reckless driving and also charged the bus driver and the barrier guard.
- The crossing barriers are lowered manually and reportedly did not lower properly due to heavy traffic.
- The railway department now requires drug and alcohol tests for all train drivers and staff before shifts.
- The train's emergency brakes were activated too late to avoid the crash, according to the train’s black box.
- This railway crossing is extremely busy, with over 100,000 vehicles passing daily, which exceeds safe limits for such crossings.
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