Freight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight

A freight train struck a bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok, killing at least eight people and injuring 32 others. Thai rescue officials and Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat said the collision occurred when the bus stopped on the tracks at a red light.

Crossing barriers could not close because the bus remained in the path. The train, which was carrying containers, could not stop in time. Flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles after impact.

Firefighters and rescue crews responded to the scene.

They worked to pull victims from the wreckage and brought the fire under control. Siripong Angkasakulkiat told reporters that all eight fatalities were on the bus. The wounded were taken to various hospitals for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

Videos shared on social media showed the train striking the bus and dragging other vehicles along the tracks. Wanthong Kokpho, a motorcycle taxi driver who witnessed the crash, said the bus and cars were blocked at the red light. He noted that the fire started immediately after the collision.