8 dead, 32 injured after freight train smashes into a bus in Thailand
A tragic accident in Bangkok resulted in the deaths of eight people and injuries to 32 others when a freight train collided with a bus at a rail crossing. The bus was reportedly stopped at a red light, preventing the crossing barriers from closing. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which has raised concerns about safety standards on Thailand's roads.
- ▪Eight people were killed and 32 others were injured in the collision.
- ▪The bus was stopped at a red light, preventing crossing barriers from closing.
- ▪The train was transporting containers and could not stop in time to avoid the crash.
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World News 8 dead, 32 injured after freight train smashes into a bus in Thailand By Reuters Published May 16, 2026, 8:52 p.m. ET BANGKOK — At least eight people were killed and 32 others were injured in Thailand on Saturday after a freight train struck a bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, igniting a fire that engulfed the vehicle, rescue officials and a deputy transport minister said. Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the public bus and nearby vehicles close to the Airport Rail Link’s Makkasan station, officials said, adding that the crash also involved cars and motorcycles.
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