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PM orders care, compensation after Makkasan rail crossing crash
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inspected the Bangkok train bus crash site near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station on Asok-Din Daeng Road, Bangkok, at 10pm yesterday, May 16, after a rail crossing collision .
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Summary
Anutin visited the scene shortly after the serious accident and monitored the response by rescue workers, emergency doctors, police, and related agencies. Officials were still helping injured passengers, removing the wreckage, and collecting evidence.
During the visit, workers used heavy machinery and large tow vehicles to move the train from the scene. The operation was aimed at allowing officials to inspect the area and restore traffic as soon as possible.