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Freight train slams into Bangkok bus, killing 8 and injuring more than 20
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BANGKOK — 16 May 2026, A freight train collided with a Route 23 air-conditioned bus near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, sparking a major fire that killed at least eight people and injured more than 20 others, officials said.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 16 May 2026, A freight train collided with a Route 23 air-conditioned bus near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, sparking a major fire that killed at least eight people and injured more than
- The crash occurred at about 15:50 when a freight train travelling from Chachoengsao province to Bang Sue struck the bus, which operates on the Bang Na–Thewet route
- The impact dragged the vehicle about 50 m before it burst into flames, according to preliminary reports from authorities at the scene.
- Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Transport Minister, who inspected the scene, said initial reports confirmed eight deaths and about 25 injuries
Summary
The crash occurred at about 15:50 when a freight train travelling from Chachoengsao province to Bang Sue struck the bus, which operates on the Bang Na–Thewet route. The impact dragged the vehicle about 50 m before it burst into flames, according to preliminary reports from authorities at the scene.
Several motorcycles and cars were also caught up in secondary collisions near the crossing, with additional fires reported in the area.