Eight dead and 35 injured after train collides with public bus in Bangkok
A train collided with a public bus in Bangkok, resulting in eight fatalities and 35 injuries. The crash occurred near an airport railway station, pushing vehicles into oncoming traffic and igniting a fire. An investigation has been ordered to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the status of safety barriers at the crossing.
- ▪Eight people are dead and 35 have been injured after a train collided with a public bus in Bangkok.
- ▪The crash occurred near an airport railway station, affecting numerous vehicles on the tracks.
- ▪Witnesses reported that safety barriers at the crossing may not have been lowered properly.
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Eight dead and 35 injured after train collides with public bus in BangkokBy Anna Cox, with wiresTopic:Rail Accidents and IncidentsSun 17 May 2026 at 12:45amSun 17 May 2026 at 12:45amSun 17 May 2026 at 12:45amFirst responders work at the site of the fiery crash in Bangkok. (AP Photo: Sakchai Lalit)In short:Eight people are dead and 35 have been injured after a train ploughed into the side of a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday.The impact pushed several cars and motorcycles along the tracks into oncoming traffic before the bus became engulfed in flames.What's next?Thailand's prime minister has ordered a formal investigation into the incident, which will examine a range of issues, including whether safety barriers were lowered at the…
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